Episode: Can We Fix Britain by Taxing Billionaires?

In this no-nonsense episode of Richardson’s Rubicon, we take a grounded look at the growing call for a wealth tax in the UK. It’s not pie in the sky – it’s backed by research, real numbers, and even some millionaires.

You’ll hear:

Why the super-rich are wealthier than ever – and how that happened

What former trader Gary Stevenson has to say about wealth inequality and how the money has been sucked out of working communities

The Tax Justice UK-backed plan to introduce a 2% annual tax on wealth over £10 million, which could raise around £24 billion a year – enough to reverse cuts to the NHS, education and councils

What went wrong in other countries like France, Sweden, and Germany – and why those mistakes might be avoidable here

The Norwegian model, where a wealth tax has worked for over 100 years

Criticisms and cautions from experts like Dan Neidle, and listeners online

Why the UK might actually be better placed to make it work: from public support to digital tracking tools and enforcement systems

Why this might be the key for Labour to outdo Reform UK. It’s all about rethinking the social contract and coming up with a way to tax the super-rich to make it work. It’s a no-brainer.

Plus, a few guest opinions from Bluesky – and some of your host’s trademark riffs on politics, public services, and ketchup…

🔈 If you’re fed up with cuts, crumbling services, and being told “there’s no money left” – this episode lays out how and why there actually is. It’s just not where it should be.

🎯 Call to Action:
Support the campaign for a fairer Britain by signing the petition here:
👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/tax-the-super-rich-to-stop-cuts-to-public-services-1