Matthew Martin
matthewmartinuk.bsky.social
Matthew Martin
@matthewmartinuk.bsky.social
Researcher and advocate for debt cancellation and tax justice, helping the South to build capacity to fight inequality and poverty. Fan of music, Arsenal, tennis. Proud african son of a single mother
Another regulation to abolish totally which kemi badenoch must have on her list, even though all evidence shows these types of protection lead to better work and higher productivity, and higher growth in the economy.
October 1, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Oh absolutely lets get rid of minimum wage too - the only policy which has sustainably lifted millions of people out of poverty and reduced inequality. Surprised she didnt cite the anti-child labour and anti-slavery laws too.
October 1, 2024 at 12:14 AM
How much has the US government spent on responding to them ? Asking in order to compare with virtually complete lack of grant response to similar disasters in global South ?
October 1, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Wish we could, Ann. The problem is, if they run the world, through either World War 3 or climate change, we won't have any gardens to cultivate ! A luta continua !
October 1, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Planning to watch the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie tonight. One of the best movie performances ever.
September 27, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Indeed as the IMF and OECD have shown, reducing inequality is one of the best ways to accelerate growth.
September 27, 2024 at 4:36 PM