"We need a new budget focused on stabilising the economy and getting wages rising. Not one that puts the UK at risk for the sake of tax cuts for the rich.”
Tag: Economy
Life expectancy and human development in the 21st century
What's behind declining life expectancy in the US and the stagnation social progress detailed by the Global Human Development index?
Public Ownership and Pay – Key model motions for Labour Party Conference 2022
"As the Conservatives have elected a new hard-right leader, now is the time for Labour to reconnect with voters with hard-hitting, radical and transformative policies" - key model motions for Labour Conference.
Workers unite to resist farcical economic policy – TUC
The Bank of England's prediction of a longer recession than 2008's was coupled with a rise in interest rates, and no action to address stagnating wages. Analysis from Geoff Tily.
The Government’s “dogged commitment” to privatisation after years of failure has let the public down – We Own It
Whether it's water, energy or transport, privatisation has failed to the cost of billions in public money. The case for nationalisation has never been clearer, writes Cat Hobbs, We Own It.
Building the resistance – Unity through struggle
"Now is the time for the Left to stand 100% with those resisting the Tory offensive – and argue that Labour needs to be taking the fight to the Tories" - join the closing session of Arise Festival at 7PM.
People can’t wait for future growth for a pay rise
"Where Labour’s position is stuck in shades of technocratic grey, the wider labour movement is going through a revitalisation - bursting with energy and assertiveness."
Energy: the recession trigger?
In-depth economic analysis on the looming threat of recession, from the US to Japan to the developing world.
Tackling Inequality
Dick Symonds, chair of Broadstairs Labour Party, outlines some of the measures needed to bring more equality to Britain.
Privatisation harms workers, the environment and our communities
"Not only has privatisation failed to support public transport workers but it has undermined the hopes of the UK decarbonising" - Labour for a Green New Deal.