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This year began with a flying start for the Robin Hood Tax as in January the European Union gave the green light to 11 countries to implement a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT). This was a huge step forward, a tax estimated to raise €37billion a year is in sight and could be implemented as early as January 2014. The money would provide vital funds that could pay for healthcare and education at home, help people in the poorest...
This blog originally appeared on Left Foot Forward. By Cllr Bob Wellington, leader of the Labour Group on Torfaen Council
We are proud that last week Torfaen became the first council in the UK to pass a motion calling on the government to implement a...
We have a trick or two up our sleeve for 2013. 2012 saw at least 11 European countries pushing ahead with a Financial Transaction Tax. But we know we have further to go in the UK, so it's time for some fresh approaches.
What next?
In the coming weeks and months we're stepping up the pressure in communities up and down the country. We want to persuade local councils to back the Robin Hood Tax. We want Robin...
What a year! There have been some huge developments for the Robin Hood Tax campaign over the past 12 months, and we couldn't have done it without you. We've had MPs championing the Robin Hood Tax thanks to your pressure, financiers signing up in support, Bill Nighy out in Malawi and the launch of the US campaign. It's certainly been busy in Sherwood.
So, here's a run down of what has happened in 2012 with your support....
