The argument that the #rich would just up sticks & leave the UK if they were taxed more heavily, would seem to be built on sand....
Sure, they might say they'll leave when talking to their mates in #politics, but when push came to shove they might actually just pay up....
If true, this should reshape our views of what is possible around #wealth taxes!
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/jan/22/super-rich-would-not-leave-uk-tax-reasons-survey
Emeritus Prof Christopher May /
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