UK millionaires urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise taxes

A group of 120 millionaires in the UK, calling themselves “Patriotic Millionaires,” has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase taxes on the ultra-wealthy to support public services and reduce inequality. In a letter, notable figures like Gary Lineker and Julia Davies expressed their willingness to pay more in taxes, advocating for a wealth tax to address economic disparities. Burnham indicated a willingness to consider such measures as part of efforts to create a fairer society.

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