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Ask your MP to support EDM 191 'High Pay Commission'

Wednesday, December 16 2009

Last week saw a crucial win for all activists who demanded tougher action on bankers' bonuses and excessive pay. Over 1000 of you contacted the Chancellor in the 48 hours prior to the PBR demanding a windfall tax and you should feel proud of the difference you made. But we now need you to do more.

Because at the same time whilst a Bankers' Windfall Tax is a symbolic first step we know the fight for a more equal and fairer society will need more than just emergency measures. We need a fundamental examination into the effects of excessive pay on our economy and society. That's why whilst we'll do all we can to support the government on imposing its one-off levy on bonuses we now want to see them establish a High Pay Commission. So today we're asking you to urgently call on your MP to sign up to EDM 191 in support of a High Pay Commission. Please take action now.

We've quickly gathered the support of over 50 signatories to get you started but we now need you to take action and help us get the 100 MPs we need to make a decisive impact. We've set up a quick and easy tool for you to do this - it will take less than 5 minutes, just click here to contact your MP.

Thanks for all your amazing work and support - last week you made a big difference - let's not let all that hard work go to waste and let's keep up the pressure for longer-term action.


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