Robin Hood takes on Wilmslow Banks

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Wilmslow volunteers supported Oxfam to launch a day of street theatre and campaigning on Grove Street to promote the Robin Hood Tax. On Saturday, April 24th, shoppers and businesses in Wilmslow were treated to two performances led by Frisko Dan, accomplished educator, poet, and rapper, who played The Sheriff of Nottingham.

In dramatic scenes he kidnapped Maid Marian and tied her to a tree in an act of rebellion against Robin Hood and his Tax, whilst The Town Crier summoned Robin Hood to rescue Maid Marian from the clutches of the evil sheriff.

Chris Worral, Political Campaigner for Oxfam North West said: "The community really enjoyed the street theatre, I think it’s a great way to describe The Robin Hood Tax and how we can reduce poverty and suffering.

"The policy is very popular here because people understand it only applies to big bank to bank transactions, not to the high street, and not to personal accounts.”

According to Oxfam, the Robin Hood Tax is a small price to pay to alleviate poverty both at home and abroad, and a tiny 0.05% charge on bank to bank financial transactions would raise enough money to help poor people, protect public services and tackle climate change.

After saving Maid Marian, and determined to spread the word, campaign teams took to the streets to survey opinion in Wilmslow. High street businesses were asked to sign the scroll and display it in the shop windows. The plea won the support of staff at Foot Asylum, The Big Issue in the North and the flower stall on Grove Street amongst many others.

Shoppers were treated to the Robin Hood song, as they signed the increasingly long list of supporters for the Robin Hood Tax, which currently stands at 45753. 

Further information on The Robin Hood Tax can be found online.

Tags:
Campaigns, Oxfam, Robin Hood Tax
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