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A TUC rally in central London on May 12 2018
A BLUEPRINT for economic recovery after the Covid-19 disaster was unveiled by the TUC today.
The trade union organisation is calling for a national recovery council to create a “greener and fairer economy” in the wake of the pandemic.
It pinpoints key areas for action, including fairer wages, investment in sustainable industry, social-security reforms and secure jobs, rebuilding public services, equality at work and international rules prioritising decent jobs and public services.
If the government really wanted to address public finances, improve living standards and begin economic recovery, it would increase its borrowing for investment, argues MICHAEL BURKE
The 2025 Budget shores up the PM’s political position with headline-grabbing welfare U-turns, but with no improvements on offer to declining public services or living standards, writes MICHAEL BURKE
In the current climate, it is vital to bust the myths and put forward the case for a humane and decent social security system that supports people, argues FRAN HEATHCOTE
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people