Compass
Darling must listen to MPs’ call for High Pay Commission
The bankers' windfall tax has failed to curb the bonus culture. The Government should listen to over 100 MPs and announce a High Pay Commission.
Cross-party support for curbs on City excess
A YouGov poll commissioned by Compass, "shows huge majorities want action on high pay." Although attitudes are broadly similar across social class and party allegiance, "Thatcher's children" - those born since 1975 - are less likely to support new taxes on the bonuses.
Britain’s 60-year progressive consensus
Jon Cruddas' Compass speech included a graph showing the popular vote since 1832. A reinterpretation of the data shows Britain's 60-year progressive consensus.
Campaign launched for High Pay Commission as executive pay continues to increase
A coalition of over 100 individuals organised by Compass have joined a campaign calling for the establishment of a High Pay Commission. Data compiled by Left Foot Forward show that CEO remuneration packages are now 168 times the median wage.