To Rebuild Britain, Tax the Rich.
Labour’s claim that there is no money left will condemn Britain to more austerity while letting billionaires, landlords, and corporations off the hook. The alternative is simple: tax the wealthy instead.
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Howard Reed is Director of Landman Economics.
Labour’s claim that there is no money left will condemn Britain to more austerity while letting billionaires, landlords, and corporations off the hook. The alternative is simple: tax the wealthy instead.
Labour claim they will inherit an economic mess that will prevent them from tackling child poverty or fixing Britain’s crumbling infrastructure. The problem, however, isn’t a lack of resources — it’s that the resources are hoarded at the top.
After a ‘lost decade’ for wage growth since 2008, a £15 minimum wage is necessary, popular, and achievable – it’s only elite interests standing in the way.