Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
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Prof Prem Sikka: Government is handing billions to speculators but squeezing pensioners and the poor
‘Compare the inhuman treatment of pensioners and other vulnerable groups with welfare programme operated for the benefit of finance industry and speculators.’
Tory minister mocked after saying he’s ‘quite happy’ about Brexit even though economic impact will be twice as bad as pandemic
“George Eustice describes himself as being “quite happy” about Brexit being twice as bad for the U.K. economy as the pandemic. What a time to be alive.”
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.’
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 3, October 2021
The news you didn’t see this week…
EXCLUSIVE: Majority of UK voters want a four-day working week, poll finds
60% of those asked were in favour of introducing a four-day working week in the UK, compared to 26% who opposed the move
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.
5 false claims made by Boris Johnson during his Conservative Party conference speech
We take a closer look at some of the false claims made by the prime minister during the 45-minute address.
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 4, September 2021
The news you didn’t see this week…