Prem Sikka
Prem Sikka: Here are 5 immediate steps the government could take to tackle the cost of living crisis
'Millions of Brits face the choice of living in a cold home, going without food and other essentials, not paying bills, and getting even deeper into debt. There is a strong prospect of riots and social disorder.'
Prem Sikka: Why the government’s Windfall Tax on oil and gas companies doesn’t go far enough
The 25% tax is only on selected profits of oil and gas companies, mainly North Sea profits of what the legislation calls “ring fence trade”.
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: 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