Culture & Society

Ex-Top Gear star James May, 63, opposes UK 'wealth tax' as Gary Lineker leads millionaires calling on Burnham to increase taxes on the super-rich

James May has said he disagrees with 120 UK-based millionaires including Gary Lineker who have urged Andy Burnham to impose higher taxes on their wealth.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: James May has said he disagrees with 120 UK-based millionaires including Gary Lineker who have urged Andy Burnham to impose higher taxes on their wealth.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 24, 2026, 3:51 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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  1. Source published: Jul 24, 2026, 3:51 PM UTC
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