Archbishop of Canterbury declares wealthy families should pay more tax to help the poor
by Simon Walters, Mailonline:
Wealthy families should pay more tax to help the poor, the Archbishop of Canterbury declares today.
In a major intervention sure to spark controversy, Justin Welby says he wants to rake in an extra £9billion a year with a shake-up of inheritance tax.
Multinationals who dodge their dues would also be hit. Proceeds would fund a higher minimum wage and pay for £10,000 handouts to help the young buy homes.
The recommendations come in a report – co-written by the Archbishop – that says Britain’s economy is broken. Demanding radical action to reduce ‘damaging wealth inequality’, its key proposals include:
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