Prem Sikka
The reasons why the UK economy is at the bottom of the G7 growth table
We need to invest directly in new industries, promote equitable distribution of income and wealth, reform corporate governance and take action on dead-weights dragging the economy down.
Raising interest rates won’t solve inflation
Interest rate rises transfer wealth from the public to rentiers
How workers’ rights are being swept away by the Strike (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
The controversial strike reforms have suffered more defeats in the House of Lords. The government has promised to overturn the latest Lords’ amendments.
Here’s why unchecked corporate profiteering is the real reason for high inflation
'The UK inflation rate is high because of failed government policies'
Here’s why privatisation of the water industry has failed and why public ownership is needed
'The rot set in 1989, when the Conservative government privatised ten state-owned regional water boards'
Here’s what political parties need to do if they want to tackle the housing crisis
High prices are a barrier to home ownership, but no party has explained how it is going to reduce them and what the consequences of that may be.