#Budget2021 starts with a scolding from the Deputy Speaker for pre-briefing the media on details of the budget before it has been presented to the house.
"Let there be no doubt our plan is working" says the Chancellor. We reckon young people, low-income families and not to mention the planet itself would beg to differ. #Budget2021
The Chancellor says we need to strengthen our economy so we're ready for the next crisis.
Presumably we'll be seeing investment in a #GreenNewDeal to tackle the impending climate crisis then Rishi? #Budget2021
Presumably we'll be seeing investment in a #GreenNewDeal to tackle the impending climate crisis then Rishi? #Budget2021
The Chancellor says he's decided to continue supporting working families. When exactly did he start? #Budget2021
£2bn for new homes on brownfield sites is a drop in the ocean.
Local authorities should be given the financial support needed to create net zero homes for social housing in their communities. #Budget2021
Local authorities should be given the financial support needed to create net zero homes for social housing in their communities. #Budget2021
Chancellor reckons the only way to increase spending is perpetual economic growth... 🤦
We would harness the power of our sovereign currency using quantitative easing to invest in a secure future for all. #Budget2021
We would harness the power of our sovereign currency using quantitative easing to invest in a secure future for all. #Budget2021
The government needs to go further than this.
We have to make the greenest option the cheapest and easiest one. #Budget2021
We have to make the greenest option the cheapest and easiest one. #Budget2021
https://twitter.com/GreenPartyMolly/status/1453331788164644869
Young people are being left behind in #Budget2021
https://twitter.com/YoungGreenParty/status/1453329512754786321
Sunak wasting time talking about flags while the combined fortune of UK billionaires has increased by 22% to £597billion since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Time for a wealth tax #Budget2021 #BlahBlahBlah
Time for a wealth tax #Budget2021 #BlahBlahBlah
The pay freeze for millions of public sector workers has ended.
But this doesn’t address the squeeze of the last decade.
We need a real pay rise for public sector workers. #Budget2021
But this doesn’t address the squeeze of the last decade.
We need a real pay rise for public sector workers. #Budget2021
The National Living Wage increase isn’t anywhere near enough.
Young people are being left behind.
People of all ages need a wage they can survive on. #Budget2021
Young people are being left behind.
People of all ages need a wage they can survive on. #Budget2021
The Chancellor says his goal is to reduce taxes, but for who?
While Universal Credit is slashed and the cost of living spirals the wealthiest in our society don't pay anywhere their fair share, particularly polluters. #Budget2021
While Universal Credit is slashed and the cost of living spirals the wealthiest in our society don't pay anywhere their fair share, particularly polluters. #Budget2021
The government had a chance to show real climate leadership in the run up to #COP26.
Sadly #Budget2021 has missed the mark again.
Sadly #Budget2021 has missed the mark again.
Energy bills are rising and families are feeling the squeeze.
Cutting VAT on energy bills would have helped families struggling through the #energycrisis.
The Chancellor should think on this again. #Budget2021
Cutting VAT on energy bills would have helped families struggling through the #energycrisis.
The Chancellor should think on this again. #Budget2021
The Chancellor's #Budget2021 was a huge dissapointment ahead of #COP26.
It's time for a carbon budget.
It's time for a carbon budget.
As passed by our party conference, we'll increase international aid to £30bn a year - making sure it gets to countries who need it most. #Budget2021
Increasing national insurance is an attack on workers.
So what would we do to fund social care instead?
We'd bring in a single unified income tax, closing loopholes and ensuring everyone pays their fair share. #Budget2021
So what would we do to fund social care instead?
We'd bring in a single unified income tax, closing loopholes and ensuring everyone pays their fair share. #Budget2021
We must reduce demand for fossil-fuel energy by making homes energy efficient and decarbonising transport and industry. #Budget2021
Our carbon tax proposal would mean up to £80 billion would be generated.
This could then be used to invest in the big changes needed for a rapid transition to a zero carbon economy. #Budget2021
This could then be used to invest in the big changes needed for a rapid transition to a zero carbon economy. #Budget2021
The combined fortune of UK billionaires has increased by 22% to £597billion since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
It's time those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share to help us recover from the pandemic. #Budget2021
It's time those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share to help us recover from the pandemic. #Budget2021
While #Budget2021 is a huge disappointment there is a viable, fair and exciting alternative.
Read all about our carbon budget proposals here 👇
greenparty.org.uk/assets/files/C…
Read all about our carbon budget proposals here 👇
greenparty.org.uk/assets/files/C…
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