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Progress

We’ve come a long way. And we’re really proud of what we have achieved together so far. Use the timeline to follow our story, see where we have come from and also where we are going.

From policy to politics to popular campaign moments this ‘at a glance’ guide is a great way to quickly navigate our history. And if you want to find out more it’s also packed with great links.

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20 Dec
2010

Thousands Send Santa Letters to The Banks

We know Bankers have the power to change things, so thousands of you send letters to them.
Read the letters
08 Dec
2010

Details of Bank Levy Announced: Still Far Too Soft on Banks

As details of the proposed levy emerge it is clear it is still far too soft on the banks.
Read our response
05 Dec
2010

COP16 Cancun: Discussing Innovative Finance for Climate Funding

Innovative financing for climate is top of the agenda at COP 16. And Robin Hood is there flying the flag in Mexico.
Read our report and briefing paper
11 Nov
2010

South African Health Minister Backs a Robin Hood Tax

South African Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, welcomes a Robin Hood Tax.
Read Motsoaledi's letter to Le Monde
08 Nov
2010

Robin Hood urges G20 leaders: 'Listen to the world's people, not its banks'

The Robin Hood Tax campaign is part of a global movement representing over 200 million people calling on leaders to introduce fair taxation on the financial sector.
Read what we had to say
21 Oct
2010

New Bank Levy : Not A Fair Share

The bank levy legislation outlined would raise £2.5 billion. A far cry from what is needed or possible.
Read our reaction
18 Oct
2010

Robin Hood Tax Briefing In Parliament

Parliamentary briefings are opportunities to present research, ideas and arguments to MPs and their staff.
Read about the event and find out if your MP attended
18 Oct
2010

'George - Put the Axe down'

Robin hits the headlines again with a stunt asking George Osborne to introduce bank taxes instead of cuts.
Check out the photos and video
15 Oct
2010

Stiglitz Talks Bank Taxes With World Media

Bank taxes can be a complicated issue. The Robin Hood Tax campaign is delighted to have Professor Joseph Stiglitz on hand to explain why and how they should work for the world's media.
Read the transcript and listen to the call
07 Oct
2010

Response to EC's Vision of Taxation Of The Financial Sector

18 months ago the idea of taxing the banks was being dismissed out of hand. Today the European Commission (the executive body of the EU) outlines their vision for taxing the financial sector. It’s big
Read the full report
24 Sep
2010

With Some 'Shamless' Support Unions Back The Tax

At the Trade Union Council Annual Congress support for a Robin Hood tax was everywhere. Helped along by David Threlfall (Frank Gallagher from Shameless).
Read the full report
17 Sep
2010

Labour Leader Candidates Come Out In Support of the Robin Hood Tax

The Labour Campaign for International Development asks all the candidates what they think of the tax.
Watch their responses
09 Sep
2010

Robin Hood Tax Features in Newsnight Report on FAT Taxes

As Finance Ministers gather in Brussels this special report discusses the FAT tax.
Watch the report
01 Sep
2010

Raising Revenue Report: A Review of FTTs Around the World

Report surveying financial transaction taxes around the world. Interesting reading.
Download the report
23 Jul
2010

International Aids Conference: 'Back the banker's tax'

At the XVIII International Aids Conference in Vienna, the UN Special Envoy for Innovative Finance calls on world leaders to 'back the banker's tax'..
Find out what happened
07 Jul
2010

Plaid Cymru Call For A Robin Hood Tax to Replace A VAT Hike

Plaid Cymru MPs lay amendments to the Finance Bill which would introduce a Robin Hood Tax on bankers as an alternative to the regressive hike in VAT which will hit the poorest hardest.
Read exactly what they were asking for
04 Jul
2010

IMF Tells Osborne to Triple The Bank Levy

The IMF says the financial crisis has shown that the world's banking sector is under-taxed and should be subject to a co-ordinated levy by the G20 nations.
Read a full report
25 Jun
2010

Robin At The G20

Twenty of the world's biggest economies meet to discuss the global financial system. We are there to make sure they don't forget the poor and the planet.
Read Robin's report
21 Jun
2010

UK Economists Write Open Letter To The Chancellor

Emergency Budget: 35 Economists called on the Government to introduce an ambitious tax on the banking sector rather than a rise on VAT which would hit the poorest hardest.
Read the letter and our report
21 Jun
2010

Supporters Pay For Billboards In Westminster Tube Station

We needed to send a clear message to Government. So an amazing 700 people pay for billboards in Westminster Station to do just that.
Check out the billboards
10 Jun
2010

IMF Report On The Financial Sector Launched

The IMF Report for the G20: 'A Fair and Substantial Contribution by the Financial Sector' is published.
Download the report
28 May
2010

EC Adopts Bank Levy As Insurance

The European Commission adopts a bank levy proposal to insure against future economic crises.
Read the full report
20 May
2010

Robin Welcomes The New Parliament

Robin Hood Tax supporters go to welcome the new parliament, armed with photos of over 3000 supporters.
Read the full report
12 May
2010

Response from New Coalition Government

Both David Cameron and Nick Clegg reply to supporters of Robin Hood on the eve of the election, saying they both support some form of tax on banks. How will this translate into action?
Read our blog
29 Apr
2010

Celebrity Letter of Support to the Times

Celebs write a letter to The Times Editor asking that banks 'repair damage with a Robin Hood Tax'
Read the letter
24 Apr
2010

European Day Of Action For Financial Transaction Taxes

All across Europe people take action in support of a Robin Hood Tax.
15 Apr
2010

MUTATE Britain Present 'It's A No Brainer'

MUTATE Britain launch their Robin Hood Tax exhibition in East London.
Check out the work and videos from the event
02 Apr
2010

Banker 2 Film Released

Sir Ben Kingsley, Noel Clarke (Kidulthood, Dr Who), Tom Felton (Harry Potter) Joe Dempsie (Skins), Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners) and Jaime Winstone (Kidulthood) star in new campaign film.
Watch the film
26 Mar
2010

Update On Progress Around The World

Support for the Robin Hood campaign is growing internationally, appearing in many guises.
Read our campaign update
24 Mar
2010

David Cameron Supports Unilateral Action On Bank Taxes

In a speech in London, Cameron says the levy is "necessary" and the banks are one of the "vested interests" he is determined to confront.
Read the full report
23 Mar
2010

More Celebrities Sign Up To The Merry Band

Sienna Miller, Emma Thompson and Nick Frost, singer Lemar, and Shameless star David Threlfall come out in support
Read media coverage of the support
23 Mar
2010

Robin Hood Tax Delivers Its Budget

3000 people ask the Chancellor to consider the Robin Hood Tax in the budget. We take those voices and deliver them to the Treasury.
Read the full report
20 Mar
2010

Gordon Brown Comes Out In Support

Brown: 'I’m the guy who is pushing the rest of the world community into having a financial levy on banks'. And he calls the campaign ' formidable.'
Read the full interview
12 Mar
2010

Robin Hood and Jeffrey Sachs Rock the RSA

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Richard Curtis, Bill Nighy and Robin Hood tax representatives host an event at the RSA.
Watch the panel discussion
10 Mar
2010

European Parliament Backs Making Financial Transactions Work

Members of the European Parliament vote in favour of a resolution on 'making financial transactions taxes work' by a massive 536-80. It calls on the EC to explore how to make these taxes work.
Read the resolution
02 Mar
2010

Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, Comes Out In Support

Archbishop Rowan Williams announces his support in a joint letter, with Richard Curtis, to the Sunday Times
Read the letter
01 Mar
2010

Jesse Jackson Comes Out In Support

Jesse Jackson comes out in support of a Robin Hood Tax in a speech to Cambridge University union.
Read coverage of the event
26 Feb
2010

Do The Robin Hood Dance

An American supporter gives us what we didn't even know we were missing - a song and dance.
Watch and get those hips moving
24 Feb
2010

Robin Hood in Parliament

An unprecedented number of MPs from all parties turn up for the first briefing.
Read the full story
15 Feb
2010

350 Economists Call On G20 Leaders to Introduce a Robin Hood Tax

Economists from around the world, including two Nobel Laureates, call on G20 Leaders to introduce an FTT.
Find out who signed up
12 Feb
2010

Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Clicking In The Votes

After suspecting foul play Robin Hood set off to investigate what the Sheriff's men were up to.
Read the full story
11 Feb
2010

CEOs Send A Clear Message to Party Leaders

CEOs of over 100 organisations send a letter to the three party leaders asking them to consider taxing the banks to help the poor and the planet.
Read what they had to say
10 Feb
2010

The World's Greatest Bank Job Gets Underway.

The campaign kicked off with projections on the Bank of England, the Richard Curtis 'Banker' video, and 25,000 supporters by end of the day.