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Tag: Cost-of-living crisis
Sunak’s Cost of Living announcement: progressive changes but no long-term solutions
"If you were looking for long-term solutions to the problems in the British economy, you would have been disappointed with Rishi Sunak’s package" - the Cost of Living Crisis Campaign
Freeze the rent, not the tenants – Labour Campaign for Council Housing
As the “cost of living crisis” pushes more tenants towards a cliff edge, the Labour Campaign for Council Housing sets out why a rent freeze is needed.
“The cost of living crisis is a political choice” – Beth Winter addresses Wales TUC Congress 2022
Beth Winter MP demanded urgent action to address the cost of living crisis at the TUC Wales "Demand Better" rally.
Sweeping authoritarian legislation is an attack on the right to resist – Bell Ribeiro-Addy
"This continuous attempt to criminalise dissent is a threat to everyone who wants to stand up for what they believe in"- Bell Ribeiro-Addy's contribution to the Public Order Bill debate.
Alternative solutions to the #costofliving crisis – A discussion with the Labour Assembly Against Austerity
This week, hundreds of Labour and trade union movement activists joined Labour Assembly for an in depth discussion: "The Cost of Living Crisis Deepens - What is the Economic Alternative?"
The cost of living crisis has become a social emergency – Jon Trickett MP
"This week the Bank of England warned of “Apocalyptic” food price rises. The CBI, hardly a voice of radicalism, has said there is now a “moral imperative” to help people facing real hardship." - Jon Trickett MP
Teachers and students faced with a “profound” cost of living crisis, it’s time to take action – the TUC
Teachers and schools leaders do not need to be reminded of the stark effects of this crisis on their pupils and in their own lives. We need urgent action.
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, the Tories are more interested in shutting down our rights – Apsana Begum MP
"Instead of taking action to address the cost-of-living crisis and injustices like racism and climate breakdown, they want to stop people sounding the alarm" - Apsana Begum tackles the Queen's Speech.
The Labour movement comes together to show we have the solutions to the #costofliving crisis
With inflation skyrocketing, wages stagnating, & Johnson’s government clamping down on our right to protest - the demands of our movement our crucial. Join the online discussion Thursday, May 19th.