Prem Sikka
Prof Prem Sikka: The government’s claims of not being able to lift retirees out of poverty are not credible
'Even before the proposed suspension of the triple-lock, 2.1 million retirees (18%), including 1.25 million women, live in poverty compared to 1.6 million (13%) in 2012-13.'
Prof Prem Sikka: The government’s obsession with neoliberalism isn’t creating prosperity or happiness
'The government could help households by freezing rents, energy and train fare prices. It could eliminate profiteering by bringing vital industries such as gas, water, electricity and railways into public ownership, but that is not on its agenda.'
Prof Prem Sikka: Keir Starmer failed to offer policies at Labour Conference
The leader may have appeased neoliberals and corporate grandees but that will not help to build a good society or a sustainable economy.
How we can end bogus self-employment which condemns millions to a low income
'False or bogus self-employment is a major reason for low pay'.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill threatens your right to protest
'Under the Bill, protests could be banned because they are deemed to be noisy and disruptive and participants could be prosecuted'.
Prof Prem Sikka: Tax hike is regressive and fails to address social, healthcare and pension crises
The government did not have to hit retirees and the less well-off. Billions could be raised through progressive measures.