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Robin Hood Tax - Good News Bank tax is GO!

Categories: Articles:Development | Published: 04/02/2013 | Views: 1895
Europe has given the green light to eleven countries to implement a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT). This decision shows that an alternative to austerity is possible, and that in Europe banks are now being made to pay their fair share towards a crisis which they helped cause. The UK is isolated on this issue and we need to make them feel it! We must also keep our eyes on these European Governments to make sure this money will be used to create jobs, keep schools and hospitals open, and help tackle poverty and climate change abroad. For a Robin Hood Tax to be truly won, revenue needs to be spent in this way!


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