Today, #inflation has continued to climb to a 40 year high of 9.1%.
When a third of people in the UK are already struggling to afford everyday essentials, these price rises will deliver yet another painful blow.
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When a third of people in the UK are already struggling to afford everyday essentials, these price rises will deliver yet another painful blow.
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With 10 years of wage stagnation and a hollowing out of our social security system, it’s no wonder people are now breaking under the pressure of soaring prices.
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And the government’s excuse for not acting big simply doesn’t stack up.
Failing to support the economy risks long-term economic scarring that could take generations to turn around.
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Failing to support the economy risks long-term economic scarring that could take generations to turn around.
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.@RishiSunak should now:
1. Increase the national #livingwage to reflect the true cost of living & bolster the power of workers to negotiate fair wage deals
2. Boost benefits by £17bn, worth £4700 for a working couple with children. This could be paid for by a #WealthTax
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1. Increase the national #livingwage to reflect the true cost of living & bolster the power of workers to negotiate fair wage deals
2. Boost benefits by £17bn, worth £4700 for a working couple with children. This could be paid for by a #WealthTax
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3. Increase the #WindfallTax to bear down on energy bills so everyone can heat their homes this winter
4. Invest £12bn in a national #retrofitting program to help reduce #EnergyBills and emissions for millions of households in the long-term.
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4. Invest £12bn in a national #retrofitting program to help reduce #EnergyBills and emissions for millions of households in the long-term.
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