Tag Archives: fairness

Comment: Fairness in 2013

By Richard Bassford | Published: January 6, 2013

With ‘fairness’ representing a significant trend in last year’s political rhetoric and debate, Richard Bassford looks at whether this will continue into 2013.

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Comment: The Living Wage is another small step towards a Responsible Capitalism

By Richard Bassford | Published: November 16, 2012

Richard Bassford looks at what the the Living Wage means and how it can push us towards the “responsible capitalism” our party leaders love to talk about.

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For Labour, tackling inequality needs to be at the heart of the political agenda

By Guest | Published: September 7, 2012

Professor Kate Pickett writes about the new pamphlet, “Why Inequality Matters”, from the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (Class) and My Fair London.

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Osborne’s thrown a javelin through his own foot by failing to make FTT a reality

By Guest | Published: August 2, 2012

France has implemented a tax on the financial sector that will raise money to help the poor, writes Simon Chouffot of the the Robin Hood Tax campaign.

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IFS: Free school meals for all increased attainment in disadvantaged areas

By Shamik Das | Published: July 26, 2012

A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has revealed that offering universal free school meals increased attainment in primary schools in disadvantaged areas.

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The Spirit Level Film: Bringing the message of equality to the screen

By Guest | Published: May 21, 2012

Katharine Round, Producer/Director of “The Spirit Level Film”, writes about how you can help bring the message about equality to the screen.

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Budget 2012: The myth that lower taxes for the rich generates more tax revenue

By Guest | Published: March 27, 2012

Danny Dorling of the IPPR demolishes the myth, pedalled by George Osborne and the one per cent, that the tax take on the rich rises the less they are taxed.

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Budget 2012: The IFS’s devastating picture that shows we’re not all in it together

By Will Straw | Published: March 22, 2012

Will Straw reports on the IFS’s budget analysis, which shows the richest 10% have done better under this government than the poorest 40 per cent.

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The charts that shame the “we’re all in this together” coalition

By Guest | Published: March 16, 2012

Alison Garnham of the Child Poverty Action Group, challenges the coalition to defend how the distributional analysis of their tax and benefit changes is fair.

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International Women’s Day: We can’t be complacent, there’s a lot still to do

By Guest | Published: March 8, 2012

Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day recognises and applauds women’s achievements and highlights gender inequalities, writes Tasmia Akkas.

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