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Matthew Wright takes on callers who don't think the rich should 'pay more tax' | LBC

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Matthew Wright debates with two callers over whether the rich should pay more tax.

Caller Daniel reveals he paid over £1 million in tax last year and, while he could afford to pay more, he doesn’t want to.

“Where does it end?” he asks, arguing that he needs his money to reinvest in his businesses. He also warns that wealthy individuals will simply leave the UK if taxed further—something Matthew dismisses. “If they want to leave, then let them… Bye,” he stresses.

Next, caller David suggests that ordinary people could contribute a little more instead, but Matthew pushes back, insisting the wealthy shouldn’t be “immune” from paying their fair share.

“All you’re doing is making excuses,” he tells David.

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