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Gary Lineker wants to pay more tax. What's stopping him?

The New Statesman Podcast by The New Statesman

Jul 25, 202632:15News & Politics

Anoosh and Will are back for their weekly politics round up, this week includes: the tired spectacle of a new prime minister, Wes Streeting's hot mic moment, Gary Lineker's plea for higher taxes, and the ongoing saga of...

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Gary Lineker wants to pay more tax. What's stopping him? is an episode from The New Statesman Podcast by The New Statesman. Anoosh and Will are back for their weekly politics round up, this week includes: the tired spectacle of a new prime...

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