A lot of people are commenting on the veracity of Jeremy Corbyn's response to a budget that contained nothing for social care https://twitter.com/Debs_Parker/status/933339041046695937
Economy: Some Budget 2017 Tweets
Jeremy Corbyn: https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/932653615210213376 John McDonnell: https://twitter.com/UKLabour/status/933274126780743680 Rebecca Long Bailey: https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/932983847087759360 A quick poll (via Britain Elects): https://twitter.com/britainelects/status/933259761105166336 Ealing Labour 4 Corbyn: https://twitter.com/EL4JC/status/933289272324624384
Economy: Budget 2017 Predictions
The New Statesman has predictions and rumours regarding what we can expect to hear from Philip Hammond later today. In brief, they suggest it will contain: 300,00 new homes per annum A poor economic forecast Driverless cars A rise in diesel fuel duty Railcards for those aged 26-30 A budget for Brexit A freeze on … Continue reading Economy: Budget 2017 Predictions
Economy: The Budget 2017
Today we will find out what Philip Hammond's budget will look like. Momentum have provided a little video to show what they think should be being discussed today https://www.facebook.com/labourparty/videos/10100708678028193/
Economy: Let’s Have a Budget that Helps Schools
91% of schools are still facing cuts but this Wednesday Philip Hammond has the power to change that. This short video from schoolcuts.org.uk highlights how schools are at breaking point. https://www.facebook.com/nationaleducationunion/videos/293895791117039/?link_id=1&can_id=8a9025c54df8c5eb37b54a760cde16de&source=email-this-budget-matters-for-children&email_referrer=email_265247___subject_322602&email_subject=this-budget-matters-for-children
Economy: TUC Offers Advice for Budget 2017
The TUC is calling on the Chancellor to take four key steps in this week's Budget. They are calling for him to end the public sector pay cap, upgrade our workplaces, take swift steps to address the living standards crisis, and expand public investment. https://www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/four-ways-chancellor-can-afford-higher-public-spending-%E2%80%93-not-including-accounting-games
Adel and Wharfedale Branch 