Is it right when adding paye tax, vat, council tax the average uk adult pay's 53 percent of their wages on tax?

To the united kingdom corporation. Should more people do cash in hand work or hold the sick individuals in power to account. We are not getting value for money and 53 per cent is obscene isnt it? People on higher tax bracket pay even higher percentage. Should people buy tax free goods more often and do more jobs for friends and family as well?