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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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19 Dec
2012

Bill Nighy visits Malawi to see the difference a Robin Hood Tax could make

Ahead of World AIDS day Bill Nighy visits Malawi to see the difference a Robin Hood Tax could make.
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19 Dec
2012

Over 1000 Robin Hood supporters at the Public Services International World Congress

Over 1000 PSI members called for the introduction of a Robin Hood Tax.
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19 Dec
2012

Robin Hood Tax event at Labour conference 2012

The Robin Hood Tax campaign held 'Ideas for a Fairer Economy' event with Compass and the Co-operative Party at Labour fringe.
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29 Nov
2012

European Parliament votes in favour of Enhanced Cooperation for Financial Transaction Tax

11 EU countries are given the green light by the European Parliament to take Enhanced cooperation forwards for an FTT
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23 Oct
2012

European Commission gives 11 EU countries the go ahead for a Financial Transaction Tax

The European Commission grants permission for 11 EU countries to push for a financial transaction tax via the enhanced cooperation method.
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09 Oct
2012

11 Countries come out in support of a Financial Transaction Tax

11 EU countries come out in favour of a Financial Transaction Tax, leading to the next step of the 'enhanced cooperation' method in the European Union.
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17 Sep
2012

Robin Hood Tax Bill Introduced in Congress

Bill HR 6411 is introduced in Congress, which includes a Financial Transaction Tax.
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01 Aug
2012

France introduces a Financial Transaction Tax

France implements a 0.2% financial transaction tax
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24 Jul
2012

Thousands march for a Robin Hood Tax to end AIDS

Thousands of supporters rally at the 19th International AIDS conference in Washington DC to demand a Robin Hood Tax.
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05 Jul
2012

The United Nations calls for a Financial Transactions Tax

In the annual World Economic and Social Survey, the UN calls for international tax to raise $400 billion to finance development needs.
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23 Jun
2012

Robin Hood Tax discussed at Rio+20

Financial transaction taxes were discussed by various groups during the UN conference on sustainable development.
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22 Jun
2012

Group of European countries agrees to push ahead with a Robin Hood Tax

A group of ten European countries, including the Eurozone Big Four - France, Germany, Italy and Spain - agrees to press ahead with plans for a Financial Transaction Tax.
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21 Jun
2012

50+ financiers back a Robin Hood Tax

52 financiers write to David Cameron and other European and world leaders calling on them to back Financial Transaction Taxes to raise revenue for “people in urgent need at home and in the world".
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19 Jun
2012

US Robin Hood Tax Campaign launches

A new campaign launches in the US, with actions happening in support of Robin across the country.
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14 Jun
2012

Robin holds a Bankers' Banquet

Ahead of the annual Mansion House Bankers' Banquet, Robin Hood Tax campaigners hold their own feast at the Royal Exchange to highlight the cost to ordinary people of the financial sector's "success".
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30 May
2012

Robin Hood Tax campaigners go to RBS AGM

Supporters head to the RBS AGM to demand a fair tax on the financial sector.
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23 May
2012

European Parliament votes for a Financial Transaction Tax by 2014

The European Parliament votes by a 487 to 152 majority for a Europe-wide Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by 2014 as part of a wider growth strategy.
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18 May
2012

Thousands of nurses march in Chicago for a Robin Hood Tax

Ahead of the G8 Summit, thousands of members of National Nurses United march through the streets of Chicago to demand a Robin Hood Tax from world leaders.
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16 May
2012

New EC assessment says Financial Transaction Tax could boost growth

A new assessment from the European Commission says that a Financial Transaction Tax could increase economic growth in Europe.
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15 May
2012

Thousands of supporters in 35 countries take action for a Robin Hood Tax

For one week campaigners from around the world take action and call on leaders to support a Robin Hood Tax ahead of the G8 and key EU Summits.
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14 May
2012

UN experts urge G8 and EU leaders to adopt Robin Hood Tax

Ahead of the G8 Summit and EU Finance Ministers meeting, UN experts urge leaders to adopt a Financial Transaction Tax as a 'human rights imperative'.
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30 Apr
2012

Scotland's First Minister backs Robin Hood Tax

Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, backs a Financial Transaction Tax with revenues going towards tackling poverty and climate change at home and abroad.
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29 Apr
2012

Cardinal Keith O’Brien lends support to Robin Hood Tax Campaign

The UK’s most senior Catholic, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, urges David Cameron to implement a Robin Hood Tax in the UK.
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27 Apr
2012

Robin Hood Tax campaigners head to Barclays AGM

Campaigners go to the annual Barclays AGM to demand a Robin Hood Tax on the banks.
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22 Mar
2012

Robin Hood Tax supporters lobby Osborne on Budget Day

Supporters join hundreds of demonstrators outside 10 Downing Street to ask Osborne to tax the banks, not the poor.
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15 Mar
2012

New report shows Robin Hood Tax would be good for Britain

A new report by economist Avinash Persaud shows the net effect of a Financial Transaction Tax on UK GDP is likely to be +0.25%.
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23 Feb
2012

First Minister of Wales comes out in support of Robin Hood Tax

Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, announces his support for the Robin Hood Tax.
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07 Feb
2012

Group of European countries push for Robin Hood Tax

Nine European countries ask the Danish EU Presidency to fast track the introduction of a Robin Hood Tax.
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06 Feb
2012

New study shows Robin Hood Tax would boost growth

New report by Professors Stephany Griffith-Jones and Avinash Persaud shows the positive impact of an FTT.
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29 Jan
2012

France to introduce Financial Transaction Tax in August

French President Nicolas Sarkozy announces plans to introduce a unilateral Financial Transaction Tax in August 2012.
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16 Jan
2012

New Spanish Prime Minister supports Robin Hood Tax

New Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announces Spain's support for the introduction of a Financial Transaction Tax.
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06 Jan
2012

France prepared to go it alone on Robin Hood Tax

President Sarkozy says that France will implement its own Financial Transaction Tax if European countries prefer to wait.
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04 Jan
2012

France and Germany to introduce Financial Transaction Tax ‘by end of 2012’

Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy decide to implement a European Financial Transaction Tax before the end of the year.
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