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Brian Eno wants to pay more taxes

By Maisie Linford, CNN

Published 8:54 AM EDT, Tue July 28, 2026

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Brian Eno speaks on stage at EarthPercent Presents: "Brian Eno and Jacob Collier In-Conversation during day four of SXSW London 2026 at Shoreditch Town Hall on June 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Getty Images for SXSW London)

Brian Eno wants to pay more taxes

Legendary musician Brian Eno calls for higher taxes on the ultra-rich to save 'eroding' society. Speaking with CNN's Paula Newton, the pioneer of ambient music says trickle-down economics 'manifestly doesn't work' and urges the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to find the "nerve" to systemically address the widening gap between the rich and poor.

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