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'Patriotic millionaire' Gary Lineker accused of 'gross hypocrisy' over five-year battle against £4.9million tax bill - after urging Andy Burnham to make wealthy pay more

The former England footballer last week signed an open letter urging the new PM to increase taxes for the wealthiest - despite his own past battle with HMRC and involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 26, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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