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Voices: Readers torn on wealth tax – from ‘the only counterbalance’ to ‘utterly counter-productive’

Voices: Readers torn on wealth tax – from ‘the only counterbalance’ to ‘utterly counter-productive’

Discussion of a wealth tax has ignited a lively debate among our community, with some calling it a necessary step to tackle inequality and fund public services, while others warned it would drive away investment and harm the economy

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