Gary Lineker and 120 Millionaires Urge New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Tax Their Wealth
Former England footballer and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has joined over 100 UK-based millionaires in a letter organized by the Patriotic Millionaires group, calling on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to implement a wealth tax. The signatories, including film director Richard Curtis and former Greggs chairman Ian Gregg, argue that the richest should pay more to create a fairer society. The letter proposes a 2% tax on assets over £10 million, which could raise £24 billion for the Treasury, affecting fewer than 0.04% of the population. Burnham, who recently entered No10, did not rule out a wealth tax in a previous interview with Lineker. The article details how such revenue could fund schools, free school meals, housing benefits, and defense spending.
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