PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX (10 March 2011)
Motion Details
That this House welcomes the vote by the European Parliament in favour of two resolutions on 8 March 2011 proposing the introduction of a Robin Hood tax on financial transactions, clamping down on tax havens and introducing measures aimed at tackling tax evasion; and calls on the Government to introduce urgently legislation that reflects this policy to ensure that the financial sector pays its fair share towards reducing the national deficit.
Sponsored by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
5
45%
Independent
4
36%
Green Party
1
9%
Liberal Democrat
1
9%
Sponsor List (11 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Ind
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
Ind
Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
Ind
Jonathan Edwards
Lab
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central
Lab
Tony Lloyd
Green
Caroline Lucas (Sponsor)
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead
Lab
Ian Mearns
LD
Sir Bob Russell
Lab
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
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