"For me, economics is a science, testing theory against evidence. But it is a ‘social’ science looking at the changes in the aggregate, not a science of individual behaviour."
Tag: Economy
Burnham’s first 100 days – Chris Hinchliff MP and Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
"Recognising the party as a broad church means more than just words. The voices on the left of the party must also be given space."
Ending Starmerism can only work with a radical economic alternative – Red Weekly Column
Matt Willgress argues that the depth of the crises we face means the Left needs to put forward socialist policies for the transformation of society.
SIGN: NHS staff not AI! – Keep Our NHS Public
"Patients deserve safe care delivered by properly trained NHS staff, not AI. Technology should support NHS staff, not replace them."
John McDonnell: Confronting Global and Domestic Crisis with a New Economic Strategy
Read John McDonnell MP's foreword to the TUCG's new pamphlet calling for radical change against a dangerous domestic and international backdrop.
Oppose Cuts and War in 2026 – Red Weekly Column
"Whilst cuts continue in many areas, the never-ending ‘magic money tree’ for war and nukes continues."
CEO Pay is out of control – we need a ‘Fat Cat Tax’ to reduce inequality
It’s time for a Fat Cat Tax: companies that pay executives vastly more than their workers should pay more in tax.
Living Standards First: The Real Test of This Budget – Andy McDonald MP
Andy McDonald MP looks at the impact the recent Budget will have on living standards.
Tax reforms announced not enough to deliver the change needed – PCS to the Budget
"The tax reforms announced are still just tweaking the current unfair system which will not generate anywhere near the funding necessary to deliver the transformational change needed in our society."
Just be Labour! – John McDonnell MP’s take on the Budget
"The lesson is: listen to our supporters who have been proved so right on the two child limit, the Winter Fuel Allowance and the disability benefits" - John McDonnell.