Claim: The government has secured almost £160 billion extra since 2010 as a result of tax compliance activities.
Fact-check: How much has the government recouped from tax evasion and avoidance? - Full Fact
Verdict: correct according to hmrc estimates, but a large part of this figure covers money the government thinks it will get in future as a result of actions already taken, rather than money actually saved so far.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Joseph O'Leary
Date published: 2017-11-02T00:00:00