The Robin Hood Tax campaign moves from the web to the streets this Saturday as the General Election enters its first weekend.
At lunchtime on Saturday, campaigners will gather in Manchester and other British cities to demand a fair tax to support public services and meet the needs of the poorest as well as the environment – at home and abroad.
Here’s how you can get involved (and get your friends and work mates to join in!)
First, sign up to the Robin Hood Tax campaign at www.robinhoodtax.org.uk – there are already over 40,000 supporters (and over 150,000 Facebook fans – more than all the political parties combined). The details of Saturday’s events will be sent out by email, so you need to sign up to be certain of finding out where to go.
Second, send a photo of yourself, your house, your workplace (or, if you’ve got their permission, maybe even a pet!) at http://robinhoodtax.org.uk/upload-your-mugshot-to-be-part-of-the-worlds-biggest-bank-job/ – they’ll be used on the day to create a campaign mosaic on the web and wherever protests are organised.
Third, clear some space in your diary for 12:05pm on Saturday 10 April to join a Robin Hood event. They are being organised in Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London and details will be sent to campaign supporters ahead of the event. Go along and show your support for the campaign.
You can dress up as Robin Hood or Maid Marion (or, if tights and dresses aren’t your thing, Friar Tuck) – the campaign is aiming to enter the Guinness Book of World Records with the largest ever number of Robin Hoods!
And fourth, for people who don’t live near one of the main venues, could your own trade union organise your own event? Contact otudor@tuc.org.uk if you can organise a separate event.
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