For a wealth tax political

Britain already taxes wealth

The UK already runs wealth taxes by other names — inheritance tax, stamp duty, council tax bands — introduced with little outcry. Taxing wealth is the norm, not a radical departure; this campaign just goes further.

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Where it's been said

This Is Why The Rich Get Richer Gary Stevenson · 06:06 · video · 2 years ago
“the top inheritance tax rate at the time was 90% during that period up until the 80s”
Why Jeremy Hunt doesn't pay stamp duty - Gary on BBC Radio 4 Today Show with Nick Robinson Gary Stevenson · 01:50 · video · 6 years ago
“when they brought in the second home stamp duty, an extra three percent for second home buyers — perfectly reasonable tax”