13.46: That brings the Budget to a close, check back at the Fabian Review for a round-up and responses. Thanks 13.44: Housing completions now at their lowest levels since the 1920s, the result of a ‘failing economic plan from a failing chancellor’ who has failed on his own tests Miliband argues 13.41: Richest in society…
Labour’s economic challenge can be viewed in two ways. In the short term restoring the credibility swept away between 2008 and 2010 is an urgent priority. But in the long term the task for Labour is to lay the foundations of a political economy which offers an alternative to the model of capitalism predominant over…
Since the financial crisis many have questioned the purpose of economics. With so much of the value created during the pre-crash years now seemingly lost it feels meaningful to ask ‘What is economics for?’ Amidst the soul-searching few would disagree that well functioning economies should maximise prosperity. But a string of secondary questions follow from…
Figures released today put UK GDP for quarter three growth at 1 per cent. Speculated over for weeks, the release of today’s figures will not end discussion as to whether the UK economy is now on the road back to pre-crisis output following its longest recession since the second world war. David Cameron expressed his…
Childcare is back on the political agenda. In part this is because although Labour diminished the inequalities which entrenched during 18 years of Conservative rule (see figure 1), the party’s commitment to reduce child poverty by half was unfulfilled. Equally, childcare costs in the UK remain the second highest in the OECD, contributing in no…
Party conference speeches rarely live on beyond the next news cycle. But Ed Miliband’s ‘one nation’ speech will linger in the political consciousness longer than the average – because he told a story about how the policies he recommended were embedded in his vision for Britain. Separating the high street and investment arms of the…
RT @IPPR_KayteL: Don't legislate for a living wage - me and @mtpennycook via @thefabians http://t.co/cCaWIUWLYZ .@mtpennycook and @IPPR_KayteL on keeping the living wage alive
http://t.co/KqRvZtk33L
Sincere condolences to the victim and his family. To our members and everyone in London & beyond, keep safe & stay united. RT @joelmullan: Great first meeting of @youngfabians youth unemployment group this evening. Lots of enthusiasm and creative thinking. Well done @AlvinCarpio RT @GraemeAH: Think North of England has way more public sector jobs than South? Think again - My @leftfootfwd post http://t.co/ul2g7JKiJY #MYTHBUSTING RT @AlvinCarpio: Good morning @thefabians. Looking forward to the first meeting tonight for the @youngfabians policy commission on #youthunemployment #YUteam