Could a Wealth Tax on the Top 1% Reduce Poverty? 💰
Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock advocates for a wealth tax on the UK's richest to help fight poverty. Discover the arguments for and against this bold proposal.

Good Morning Britain
58.2K views • Aug 18, 2025

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Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock has called for a wealth tax on the top 1% to tackle poverty.
On average, the boss of one of Britain's hundred biggest companies earned £4.5 million last year. So would a wealth tax work, or force them and their cash abroad?
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On average, the boss of one of Britain's hundred biggest companies earned £4.5 million last year. So would a wealth tax work, or force them and their cash abroad?
Broadcast on 18/08/25
Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa
Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain!
The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments.
Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday!
ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT
Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3
http://www.itv.com
#GMB #wealthtax #debate #taxtherich
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Aug 18, 2025
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