Young people are poorly served by the Coalition’s cuts
The decision to axe the future jobs fund means that the 205,000 jobs that would have been provided have been reduced to 111,000; 94,000 jobs have been lost.
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Scotland faces 30,000 public sector job cuts
The Ernest and Young Item Club report makes clear that across Scotland making cuts now, will severely hamper the ability of the Scottish economy to recover from the recession.
Growth, not “painful” cuts, will lead to deficit reduction
The Coalition should not kid itself that making Britons swallow painful medicine will ward off the financial markets – austerity measures do not inevitably lead to deficit reduction.
Osborne’s corporation tax cut will not boost private sector output
Progressives should stand against the reduction in corporate tax and argue for the point that a dynamic, highly skilled economy needs a dynamic and highly skilled citizenry.
Cameron’s marriage tax “social engineering” under attack
At PMQs, David Cameron defended his marriage tax policy, once described by Justice Secretary Ken Clarke as “social engineering”. His arguments were shaky at best.
Nuclear costs spiral as clean energy budgets face axe
Once again, evidence is mounting that the cost to Britain of nuclear power is spiralling.
We need “future proof” policies to address climate change & social injustice
The prime minister and deputy prime minister have been called on to adopt a “New Politics of the Future”, where long term threats are not ignored by short-termism.
Economic update – June 2010
The election resulted in the formation of a coalition govt but the feared collapse in sterling or the bond market under such a scenario did not take place.
Cameron’s industrial policies must match up with his vision
There was much to welcome in David Cameron’s first major speech as Prime Minster on industrial policy. But his policies must now catch up with his vision.
The reality of ConDem cuts: jobs & services are on the line
The TUC has launched Cuts Watch, mapping where spending cuts are made & considering their impact for jobs (public & private sec), for families & for communities.