Prof Prem Sikka: The Chancellor’s budget is a continuation of the government’s class wars
‘At a time of fragile economic recovery the government is squeezing household budgets, workers and pensioners. There is no sign of levelling-up.’
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Labour must use the budget to make levelling up the test of this government
‘Labour should welcome the thrust of the levelling up agenda but play on Keir’s biggest strength: that unlike Johnson, he is seen as competent, capable, and professional’.
Diane Abbott MP: ‘Sunak is another Tory chancellor playing the role of Robin Hood in reverse’
‘The Resolution Foundation put it succinctly, ‘On taxes, by 2027 average households will be paying £3,000 more in taxes than when Boris Johnson became Prime Minister.’
‘We can afford to contribute more’: UK millionaires call on chancellor to introduce wealth tax
‘We are proud to pay our taxes to reduce inequality, support stronger social care and the NHS,’ UK wealth holders write in a letter to Sunak.
Unions must have a role in government’s plans to ‘build back better’ says TUC
With Britain facing a cost-of-living crisis, Frances O’Grady is calling on the chancellor to work with unions and focus the Spending Review on improving pay and conditions.
Schools are propping up a ‘failing welfare state’ – report
Families in need are turning to schools for the support the welfare system is failing to provide.
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 2, October 2021
The news you didn’t see this week…
5 major crises facing the UK as Boris Johnson jets off to holiday in Spain
Industry leaders have warned that factories face closure within days without government help.
Boris Johnson slammed for jetting off to ‘£25,000-a-week Marbella hideaway’ during energy crisis
“The timing couldn’t be worse. But it’s like he doesn’t even care. He’s got an 80-seat majority and he just thinks everything will be fine.”
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.’