One of Jeremy Corbyn’s picks for his economic advisory team is doubtful about the viability of a Robin Hood tax, but sees little obstacle to public ownership in the banking sector.
The Greens’ plans to take from the rich and give to the poor might be overly optimistic.
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The proposed “Robin Hood Tax” was in the news again last week with the launch of a video backing the move featuring film star Bill Nighy and others. It is easy to see why the idea has proven to be so seductive…