Dr Adam R. North

Here we go again.

Sensationalist headlines. Unproven causal links. And unclear migration figures based on shaky proxies.

🧵 Here’s the 2 big problems with the FT's new report…

1⃣They don’t really know how many left.
2⃣They have no idea why they left.

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It’s a global problem. The global ultra wealth against the 99%.

A G.O.P. Congressman Faced Hometown Voters. It Wasn’t Pretty.

Chants of “tax the rich.” Questions about Medicare For All. Intense pushback over Trump's immigration agenda and devastating cuts to Medicaid and food stamps.

These aren't the types of things you'd expect to hear about during a congressional town hall in ruby red Nebraska.

People are fed up.

The crunch moment. Does Reeves tax workers or the ultra wealthy?

Here we go...

'Rachel Reeves needs to put up taxes to cover £40bn deficit... a rise of 5p in the pound on basic and higher rate of income tax would fill the budget gap'

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Rachel Reeves needs to put up taxes to cover £40bn deficit, thinktank says NIESR suggests a rise of 5p in the pound on basic and higher rate of income tax would fill the budget gap

If tax rises are needed, they must be levied where the money is.

Labour must end austerity and ensure the wealthy—who gained under the Tories—pay their share.

Level up tax on unearned wealth and consider a wealth tax. Even millionaires say it’s time.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Crown or Country? Why Britain Must Rethink the Monarchy Dr Adam North discusses why it's time for Britain to move into the modern era.

After watching @republiccampaign.bsky.social discussing Charles' attempts to influence the NHS (www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015...), I will be publishing an article discussing the problem of royal interference later this week. In the meantime take a look at our article on rethinking the monarchy:

Rachel Reeves must raise taxes to cover £41bn gap, says think tank The chancellor will miss her self-imposed rules without action, the National Institute for Economic Affairs says.

I’ve got an idea. Why don’t we tax wealth, decrease the deficit, reduce our borrowing costs, revert cuts to public services, and work to build an equitable economy that works for everyone not just a small percentage. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Yep that's a good point. His team is very good.

John Oliver is the best there is. It's a shame we don't have him doing British news.

How did John Oliver become the moral compass of the US? | Arwa Mahdawi He and other late-night hosts are rare voices when it comes to honest discussion of Gaza and Trump – which says something frightening about our public discourse, writes Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

How did John Oliver become the moral compass of the US? | Arwa Mahdawi

UK billionaire wealth has more than doubled since 2010.

▪️2010: £250 Billion
▪️2025: £620 Billion

Instead of making cuts, the Government should be introducing a Wealth Tax on the very wealthiest in our society.

That's the fairer alternative we need.

👏 follow wealth tax news here: bsky.app/profile/did:...

The richest are getting richer and everyone else is paying the price. Our member @stephenstroud.bsky.social joins the @bunkerpod.bsky.social to discuss why we need a wealth tax now.

📻 Listen via: podmasters.co.uk/the-bunker

Follow the growing discussion on wealth tax here: bsky.app/profile/did:...

The Northern Rose | Substack A blog based in Manchester publishing news & opinion pieces from the North of England. To support the blog, you can subscribe to our email list. It's free. Click to read The Northern Rose, a Substack ...

@thenorthernrose.com has a wealth tax series where you can see several articles and podcasts discussing the benefits of a wealth tax: www.thenorthernrose.com/t/our-wealth... We also have articles discussing a range of issues focused on how the left can organise and acquire political power.

Ideology vs Cohesion: The Structural Limits of Left-Wing Unity Dr Adam North explores the failings of left-wing groups to unify.

Why does the left struggle to find cohesion when the right can often work together? I discuss it here: open.substack.com/pub/thenorth...

Ideology vs Cohesion: The Structural Limits of Left-Wing Unity Dr Adam North explores the failings of left-wing groups to unify.

In our latest opinion piece @northy1.bsky.social discusses why left-wing groups struggle to unify. It's an interesting exploration into the political philosophy of the left.

www.thenorthernrose.com/p/ideology-v...

Behind Trump and Vance Is This Man’s Movement Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 01/08/2025 · 1h 19m

It’s interesting to hear the arguments for JD Vance’s vision of nationalism from Yoram Hazony. It shows just how thick and full of contradictions the National Conservative ideology is. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social please can you push more discussion on a wealth tax. It’s popular with the public and gets lots of listens. You could do a call in busting wealth tax myths. I’m always amazed by the number of people who still believe all the BS.

In today's New Statesman.

✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social

All a distraction that’s worked for such a long time.

I've already responded to that tax expert. bsky.app/profile/nort...

Debunking 5 common myths about wealth taxes - Tax Justice UK The truth about the five most common myths - from the rich will leave to assets can't be valued - being used to stop a wealth tax in the UK.

These are the exact myths that prove the effectiveness of the information campaign. There is plenty of evidence that points to the opposite of what you've just said:
1. taxjustice.uk/blog/debunki...
2. www.ft.com/content/7ec2...
Also, several 'successful' countries still have wealth taxes.

I think it’s possible to incentivise the ultra-rich to pay a wealth tax. Ultimately, it’s important not to alienate wealth but to find effective ways of reducing wealth inequality without society fracturing society. For the most seamless reduction of inequality we need to think about incentives.

Starmer’s move on Palestinian statehood is clever politics While Labour’s frontbench held the line for much of the past year, rank-and-file discontent has grown – and with it, the political risks.

Although far from perfect, the UK's coordinated geopolitical moves with France, Germany, and Canada is positive. Multi-crises require global cooperation. It would be absurd to think we can fix many of our problems alone. theconversation.com/starmers-mov...

UK is being ‘left behind’ on crypto, says George Osborne Former chancellor who now advises Coinbase says Rachel Reeves should set up a framework for stablecoins

"Former chancellor who now advises Coinbase ..." 😱

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I’d love to see if there are any projections for potential popularity bumps Labour could get for implementing a wealth tax. It’s not just the moral and necessary decision for the many, but also politically expedient.

Starmer and Reeves should consider wealth tax, says former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds urges government not to duck ‘big decisions’ in autumn budget

Former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds becomes the latest MP to call on the government to “look carefully” at a #WealthTax.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...