UK median wage is £29,664. Real wage lower than in 2008.
17.8m adults have income below £12,570; rely upon benefits/charity.
3.12m people use foodbanks.
PM Starmer says he will "ruthlessly" cut public spending;
Can't get economic growth without redistribution
https://leftfootforward.org/2025/01/labour-hasnt-delivered-growth-or-happiness-it-needs-an-economic-reset/
17.8m adults have income below £12,570; rely upon benefits/charity.
3.12m people use foodbanks.
PM Starmer says he will "ruthlessly" cut public spending;
Can't get economic growth without redistribution
https://leftfootforward.org/2025/01/labour-hasnt-delivered-growth-or-happiness-it-needs-an-economic-reset/
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WHY have we let it happen?
Many reasons: .. Media is possibly the biggest
After 2 years there would be riots on the street (possible revolution) if this had happened in France.
Or maybe some of the haves are more than aware.
That's why the efforts to deflect the blame & focus away from them is in full swing.
Culturewars as distraction.
That is where this story is heading.
So much has been redefined by the new new Labour - including redistribution.
The odds are so overwhelmingly in the favour of capital that it soaks up all it touches. Even when 'redistribution' happens it flows back to a few.
of weeks to remedy the damage of 14 years.
Also how is the family visa minimum income of £38,700 justifiable when that figure is £9000 above median income?
Also, let's stop employers using the benefit system to boost profits by paying a wage too low to allow the employee to survive.