Prem Sikka: The government can afford pay rises for public sector workers in line with inflation. Here’s how
‘The government claims that wage rises are inflationary and that it can’t afford to pay. Such claims lack substance.’
Prem Sikka
Prem Sikka: Some of the wealthiest Brits are calling for socialist policies
‘They are part of a growing international movement, perhaps a new kind of Cadbury and Quaker capitalism with a social conscience’
The government’s class war is impoverishing workers
Through wage freezes and cuts, the government is waging class war on workers
It’s time for the UK to introduce a wealth tax
There are now a record 177 billionaires in the UK. A wealth tax is a necessary step for reducing inequalities and building a society that enables everyone to live a fulfilling life
The government has no ambition and no vision for investing in the UK’s infrastructure
The government has handed £895bn to speculators but can only find £12bn for infrastructure development.
Prof Prem Sikka: Rishi Sunak’s measures fail to address the systemic factors behind the cost-of-living crisis
‘The government has failed to address the systemic factors behind the cost-of-living crisis. ‘
Prof Prem Sikka: Britain’s cost of living crisis is mostly manufactured by government policies
The annual rate of inflation has hit 9%. Average wages during the first three months of the year increased by just 4.2%.
Prof Prem Sikka: The government’s audit reform bill will not do anything to end auditing scandals
The proposed Bill is part of gesture politics. It will do little, if anything, to improve audit quality.
This is why essential industries need to be brought back into public ownership
Privatised industries pursue short-term objectives rather than long-term social objectives
Prof Prem Sikka: A right-wing coup is intensifying in Britain and ordinary people must oppose it
‘Without a strong social movement of the people, the coup will further intensify.’