THE OBSERVER: Thinktank says decisive action must be taken to counter inequality in health, housing, poverty and the north-south income divide
The next government must take decisive action to reduce inequality or risk unprecedented far-right gains, a thinktank has warned.
A report from the Fairness Foundation says that Britain will become more unfair and unequal over the next five years, with growing inequality in health, housing, poverty and the north-south income divide.
More than 30 people from business, academia and civil society have backed the report’s findings in a letter to all party leaders which expresses their dismay at the “lack of political will to address unfairness and inequality” in the UK.
“We believe that this is not only morally wrong, but is causing deep damage to our society, economy and democracy, and undermining the fight against the climate crisis,” they say.
“Failure to act now will make us less healthy, productive, efficient, resilient and cohesive.” » | James Tapper | Sunday, June 30, 2024
