UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Summary
A group of 120 wealthy people in the UK, including celebrities like Gary Lineker and Brian Eno, have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham asking him to tax the richest more. They believe this extra tax would help create a fairer society and support important public investments.Key Facts
- The letter was organized by Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy UK residents.
- They propose a 2% tax on wealth above £10 million.
- The group says they want taxes raised only on the richest, not on workers who earn through regular jobs.
- Prominent signatories include Gary Lineker, Brian Eno, Richard Curtis, and Ia Gregg.
- Burnham has not ruled out introducing a wealth tax and hinted he may need to increase taxes.
- The letter argues that large amounts of untaxed wealth could be invested to help the country grow.
- A poll by Patriotic Millionaires showed that most millionaires support higher taxes on themselves.
- The call for a wealth tax follows similar campaigns in previous years.
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