How the super-rich are trying to distract us with hate
Everyone should be able to afford to hope. But across the UK, millions are barely staying afloat. That’s because a tiny, ultra‑rich elite is hoarding the wealth we all created. And now the super rich are trying to distract us with hate. We can’t let them.
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Tax the super-rich, banks and energy companies to pay for your plan, Brits tell Burnham
Tax the super-rich, banks and energy companies to pay for your plan, Brits tell Burnham -
Ten tax reforms to raise over £60 billion a year for UK public services
Ten tax reforms to raise over £60 billion a year for UK public services -
A Tale of Two Conferences | Faiza Shaheen
Burnham struck a bolder tone than his predecessor during conference season. Delivering it means taking on the wealth and power that have kept Britain stuck.
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Equalise Capital Gains Tax to Boost Growth and Fairness
Reforming Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the most effective ways the government could make the tax system fairer, encourage economic growth, and crucially for this government, raise revenue needed to invest in the services and infrastructure Britain desperately needs.
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Don’t cave in to Trump on digital services tax say civil society leaders
Leading UK civil society organisations have called on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to stand strong on the Digital Services Tax under threat from USA lobbying, and extend it to AI companies. The full text of the letter (sent 21 September 2026), and signatory organisations is below.
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Burnham’s first Budget: Unlocking the treasure that can transform Britain
Burnham’s first Budget: Unlocking the treasure that can transform Britain -
Press release – Petition Hand in at Number 10 North
The UK lost out on £59.2bn in unpaid taxes last year— that means 6.4% of all tax owed was avoided, evaded, or accidentally unpaid.
Press release – Petition Hand in at Number 10 North -
Betting on Britain: or how to calm the bond markets & raise living standards
This Budget isn’t a choice between taxing people who are already struggling, or cutting lifeline supports for the poorest. There’s a third option. Healey should take it.
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Can new Chancellor John Healey “Build Hope for Britain”
What does Burnham’s surprise pick for Chancellor,John Healey, and his early flurry of policy announcements tell us?
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Will Burnham call time on Big Money politics?
The Elections Bill, including crucial curbs on dodgy political funding, has been delayed to September, so Burnham can rewrite. Will he strengthen it, or water it down?
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Tax gap 2026
The UK’s Tax Gap is growing. Here’s what it means and why tackling this problem should be at the top of the new Prime Minister’s in-tray.
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No more dithering and delaying on dirty money
This week, the UK should have been hosting world leaders for a major Illicit Finance Summit, instead its delayed to December. We can’t let it fall of the agenda.
No more dithering and delaying on dirty money -
Press release – Tax Gap 2026
The UK lost out on £59.2bn in unpaid taxes last year— that means 6.4% of all tax owed was avoided, evaded, or accidentally unpaid.
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Our next PM? What would Burnham mean for Britain?
What have we learnt from the Makerfield campaign about what a Burnham government might look like?
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1,000,000,000,000 reasons we need Wealth Taxes now
Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire. What does that say about our economy, and how do we fix it?
1,000,000,000,000 reasons we need Wealth Taxes now