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We have savage reductions in the right to protest; we have deeply concerning directions of travel for democracy and freedom of speech.
The millionaires are urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to tax the wealthy to help fund public services for all, rather than considering tax cuts.
‘Systemic and chronic’ sewage pollution in UK revealed in new water quality report from Surfers Against Sewage
Sunak was so reckless that he didn’t even consult scientists on his controversial Eat Out to Help scheme despite the risks being “obvious” to anyone involved.
‘Unprecedented moment’: Cross-border support on Black Friday Amazon walkout with action in over 30 countries
“Instead of tackling this injustice, the Chancellor chooses to balance the books on the backs of ordinary people rather than taxing people like us who can afford it.”
‘Three quarters of the public support a windfall tax on banks’ excess profits – including 76% of Conservative 2019 voters’
“It is one rule for the rich and powerful, and another rule for everybody else.”
“Just two years ago, in October 2021, 83 per cent of respondents expected some sort of Conservative-led government in the next Parliament.”
‘Productivity is also down as a result of Brexit, along with a ‘permanent reduction in the willingness to invest’ in the United Kingdom’
