Politics July 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM

Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham introduce a wealth tax on Britain’s richest people?

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Gary Lineker is among 100-plus UK millionaires urging Andy Burnham to tax their wealth, but do you think a wealth tax would help Britain’s finances?

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