TOWith the gradual reopening of Britain’s economy and society, we are faced with big questions about what should happen next. The chancellor has promised tax increases and spending cuts. Without a radical response, rising poverty, unemployment, and inequality will be inevitable results of the Covid crisis.
What is needed now is a social guarantee that enshrines the right of everyone to the essentials of life. Most people will agree on what these essentials are: education, health care, a decent home, care, food, clean air and water, energy, transportation, and (these days) access to the Internet. To ensure that everyone has […]
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