Coronavirus UK – This is why Boris Johnson is taking so long to act
Neoliberal thinking has infected the Tory government’s COVID-19 response and has put the nation at risk.
Neoliberal thinking has infected the Tory government’s COVID-19 response and has put the nation at risk.
The union body said more needed to be done to ensure workers can stay in their jobs.
Measures unveiled by the PM and Chancellor on Tuesday evening included Government-backed loans worth £330 billion – equivalent to 15% of GDP.
There was no mention of sick pay, renters, bills, gig workers and people who have already lost their jobs in Sunak's announcement.
The Chancellor said homeowners would get a “three-month mortgage holiday”
Relaxation of planning regulations was among a package of measures to support businesses through the coronavirus crisis.
Helping big business won't be enough
Scientists said the latest data showed that the previous strategy risked overwhelming the NHS and could lead to 250,000 deaths.
Ministers have been asked to make cash available for low-income families.
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