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Calls for Wealth Tax to Combat UK Inequality

7/7/2025

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Amidst mounting economic pressures, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to secure billions for the nation. Lord Kinnock has called out Keir Starmer's government for its hesitance, proposing a wealth tax on assets exceeding £10 million. Trade unions rally behind this idea, emphasizing its potential to equitably fund public services and combat the UK's widening inequality.

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Amidst mounting economic pressures, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to secure billions for the nation. Lord Kinnock has called out Keir Starmer's government for its hesitance, proposing a wealth tax on assets exceeding £10 million. Trade unions rally behind this idea, emphasizing its potential to equitably fund public services and combat the UK's widening inequality.