The influencers fighting inequality

This week’s issue is guest-edited by social media superstar Gary Stevenson, who is a man on a mission. He’s assembled a crack team that wants to change the direction of politics in this country by campaigning for a system that taxes wealth, not work.

We hear from various members of Gary’s gang, and they all have wisdom to impart.

Gabriel Zucman: Why a wealth tax is vital for democracy

Rebecca Gowland: There are some millionaires who know why it’s important to pay their way

Louisa Munch: Forget the Westminster elite, the real political value is in communities

JimmyTheGiant: I’ve crossed the divide from right to left, but things are best when politics is less extreme

Frankie McNamara: The surprising link between Love Island and a universal basic income

Barry’s Economics: Those with lived experience of homelessness need to make themselves hear

Also inside

• Our 14-page finance special is a guide on dealing with money issues from the cradle to the grave
• Scots crime author Chris Brookmyre on returning to the creation that made his name
• Phoebe Bridgers follows in Dylan’s footsteps – but in a very surprising way
• Comedian Katie Norris on making fun of the manosphere

And much more

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