Tax people, not corporations
by Alan Hutchison · Published on his Matches in the dark website on 27th September 2018 · Updated 20th November 2020 Most people in the UK, both on the Left …
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by Alan Hutchison · Published on his Matches in the dark website on 27th September 2018 · Updated 20th November 2020 Most people in the UK, both on the Left …
Tax people, not corporations Read More‘The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.’ Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth …
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