By Martin Robinson PUBLISHED: 03:20 EST, 27 June 2012 | UPDATED: 08:26 EST, 27 June 2012 Jersey should 'be ready to become independent' in the wake of a slew of political attacks and crackdowns on its tax schemes, a senior politician said today. Sir Philip Bailhache, the island's assistant chief minister, wants officials to begin preparations for severing its links with the UK because the largest of the Channel Islands is getting a 'raw deal'. Prime Minister David Cameron last week branded comedian Jimmy Carr 'morally wrong' for pumping millions into Jersey-based company K2 to avoid paying tax.
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'We are getting a raw deal,' says Sir Philip Bailhache, the island's assistant chief minister
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Jersey is not governed by the UK but is not independent either
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Britain's Government has been trying to close several tax loopholes used on the island
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Jimmy Carr controversially pumped millions into the Jersey-based K2 'avoidance' scheme
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