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For a People's Budget - there is an alternative to never-ending cuts

Arise: A Festival of Left Ideas

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Episode  ·  46:01  ·  Nov 24, 2025

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WITH:John McDonnell MP // Ian Byrne MP // Steve Wright (FBU General Secretary) // Cat Hobbs (We Own It) // Ramona McCartney (People's Assembly) // Sarah Kilpatrick (NEU Deputy GS Designate) // PLUS MOREWith the budget approaching, and over 1 year into a Labour Government, austerity policies have continued, including disability benefit cuts and the failure to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap.This event will look at the Left's alternative economic policies which are an alternative to forever cuts - including extending public ownership and ending the privatisation rip-off; a further expansion of workers’ rights to shift power in the economy; a green revolution; and taxing wealth to pay for high-quality, public services for all.Hosted by the TUCG (Trade Union Co-ordinating Group) in association with Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas. Free event but solidarity donations here essential to hosting & streaming costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m 1s  ·  Nov 24, 2025

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