We want to dispel any myths or public negativity towards it and tackle inequalities".
A 21-hour week would also restrain consumption since lower wages would mean less cash to flash, reduce high carbon emissions, tackle inequalities and improve well-being.
It views any attempt to tackle inequalities by way of decentralisation, and devolution of power to the frontline, as in some way rightwing.
Ms Baum said she set up her charity to tackle inequalities around maternal and child health, and quickly realised that improving breastfeeding rates was the way forward.
The difference is that whereas that money plays an obviously crucial role in the local economy overall – underwriting 23,000 jobs for example – the levy would go straight to the council which could then use it to tackle inequalities.
"Private income generation coupled with the loss of population basis and responsibilities for comprehensive data collection and monitoring will make it almost impossible to take the action needed to tackle inequalities in health and in access to healthcare," they conclude.
