Media Centre
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31 Oct
2012
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In response to Barclays investment bank profit rise, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It's groundhog day at Barclays: knee-deep in scandals for ripping off the public, their casino bankers continue to pocket bumper profits and pay.
"Britain's Wild West banks will be coining it in for eternity unless the Government intervenes and ensures they pay for the wider economic damage they have caused."
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23 Oct
2012
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Today (Tuesday 23 October), the European Commission has given the green light to the Financial Transaction Tax plans of ten countries, saying all legal conditions have been met.
In response, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"We are delighted that the European FTT is moving from rhetoric to reality and will ensure banks pay for the damage they have caused.
"This shows it is possible to put the needs of the public over...
16 Oct
2012
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In response to Goldman Sachs profit and pay announcement, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"These eye-watering profits and pay are further evidence that banks are a law unto themselves. While the rest of us are belt-tightening banks are yet to change their ways.
"If banks can afford to dole out such lavish bonuses, they can afford to pay more to get the economy they helped derail back on track....
12 Oct
2012
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The Government today (Friday 12 October) published its draft Banking Reform Bill, in response Owen Tudor, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"Better regulation is vital to avoid future crises, but it's outrageous that banks have been let off the hook for causing the last.
"People continue to pay for the banks’ risky behaviour with service cuts and job losses, so it's high time the Government made banks pay to...
11 Oct
2012
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Responding to comments made today (Thursday 11 October) by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde that a Financial Transaction Tax is a step in the right direction, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It's great news the IMF chief has thrown her weight behind a proposal that will raise billions from the banks whilst curbing their risky behaviour.
"It builds on the already huge momentum in Europe where 11 countries...
09 Oct
2012
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EU Tax Commissioner Algirdas Semeta told EU Finance Ministers today (Tuesday 9 October) that 11 countries support proposals for a Financial Transaction Tax
Whilst seven countries have already sent letters to the Commission officially outlining their support, a further four have indicated they will also join
This will pass the nine country threshold needed to trigger the 'Enhanced Co-operation Procedure', meaning countries...
02 Oct
2012
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In response to Ed Miliband's speech calling for one nation economics and banks that serve the country, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"We're delighted Ed Miliband agrees with us that banks need to serve the country and not the other way around.
"Labour should promise to introduce a Robin Hood Tax that would raise billions to help the poorest and rein in the worst excesses of casino capitalism." ...
01 Oct
2012
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Today (Monday 1 October), Ed Balls reiterated support for a Financial Transaction Tax during his Labour Party Conference speech.
In response, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It's great that Ed Balls has again backed a Robin Hood Tax - it would help fulfil Labour's conference pledge to 'Rebuild Britain' and encourage 'responsible capitalism.'
"Labour must now up the ante...
26 Sep
2012
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A key European Parliament vote is expected today (14.30, Wednesday 26 September) on a law designed to rein in High Frequency Trading and other damaging financial speculation. The Economic Affairs Committee is expected to vote in favour of Mifid II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II).
David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"When computer algorithms are damaging the real economy it's a sure sign...
19 Sep
2012
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Commenting on the ONS figures on bonuses published today (Wednesday) David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It's outrageous that the banks continue to dole out billions in bonuses whilst they are knee-deep in insurance mis-selling and other scandals that ripped off the public.
"Bank bonuses may be lower than in previous years, but top bankers still seemingly exist in a parallel universe to everyone else.
"If the...