For our economic health we need a one-off tax on the one per cent
Stewart Lansley argues that the crisis we are suffering is one of demand and inequality, and that we can solve both with a one-off redistribution of wealth.
fairness
To end inequality without redistribution of wealth, we should pay a living wage
Duncan Exley argues the lessons we should draw from the British Social Attitudes Survey are to push for a living wage and retain the 50p top rate of tax.
Public sector pensions no more gold-plated than those in private sector
Nigel Stanley lays out the details on the difference between public and private sector pensions, and shows that like for like, they aren’t that different.
Inflation is worse for the worst off
Left Foot Forward’s Alex Hern explains why the 5.2 per cent inflation figure is far lower than that actually experienced by the poorest in society.
High pay damages our economy
One Society’s Duncan Exley argues high executive pay damages the performance of the economy, and the businesses which themselves award the pay.
Justice for Jane Clough
Vera Baird writes about the small concession wrung from a government which is uniformly poor on women’s issues.
Can Clegg deliver on his social mobility pledges?
In his speech to the Lib Dem conference today, Nick Clegg pledged to do more for social mobility; One Society’s Larissa Hansford looks at he challenges he faces.
Cable gets it on pay and inequality – unlike the greedy IoD
Business secretary Vince Cable gave an impressive speech on curbing excessive pay and reducing inequality at the Liberal Democrat party conference today.
Boris can take the lead on entry-level jobs for the young unemployed
The Mayor of London should explain what he is doing to provide entry-level jobs for young people locked out of the workforce. The scale of the problem is huge.
Moving the goalposts on pensions is unfair and unjust
Shadow pensions minister Rachel Reeves calls on MPs from all parties to honour their commitments and vote down the unfair and unjust changes in the Pensions Bill 2011.