Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Gary Stevenson Ends YouTube Channel Due to Health Concerns
Gary Stevenson, a former City trader and wealth inequality campaigner, has decided to stop making weekly videos on his YouTube channel, Gary's Economics.
He has over 1.6 million subscribers.
He said he needs to take a break because making videos every week has been too much for his health.
He might come back with a podcast or make videos less often.
Stevenson is known for his ideas about taxing the wealth of very rich people to help the government make more money.
Some people agree with his ideas, but others think they might not work well.
He has also made a documentary and written a book about his experiences.
Gary Stevenson is ending his weekly YouTube videos due to health concerns.
He may return with a podcast or less frequent content after taking a break.
Stevenson proposed a 2% wealth tax on amounts above £10 million.
His documentary received mixed reviews, with critics questioning his debating style and economic rigour.
Over 120 millionaires, including Gary Lineker, have called for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
- Who
- Gary Stevenson, former City trader and wealth inequality campaigner
- What
- Ending his weekly YouTube videos due to health concerns
- When
- Recent announcement
- Where
- YouTube channel and Channel 4 documentary
- Why
- Growing fatigue and health concerns
Supporters of Wealth Tax
Critics of Wealth Tax
Effectiveness of Wealth Tax
Supporters of Wealth Tax
A two percent tax on wealth above £10 million could raise significant revenue for the Treasury.
Critics of Wealth Tax
The proposed wealth tax lacks economic rigour and may not be effective.
- Name
- Gary Stevenson
- Occupation
- Former City Trader, Wealth Inequality Campaigner
- YouTube Channel
- Gary's Economics
- Subscribers
- 1.6 million
- Proposed Wealth Tax
- 2% on wealth above £10 million
- Potential Revenue
- £24 billion annually
- Future Plans
- Considering a podcast or less frequent content