From King John's 1203 wool tax to the poll tax that sparked riots, 800 years of UK tax history show unfair taxes provoke revolt – and fair ones build nations.
Monty Jones
Monty Jones writes across film, television, prose, and journalism. His reporting has spanned from profiles with notable public figures and creatives to investigative pieces on the threat of the far right and the ultra-wealthy.
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