Starmer says Britain ‘isn’t working’ as he announces jobs push
Starmer says Britain ‘isn’t working’ as he announces jobs push
The government wants more young people in work as it aims to boost the overall employment rate.
What do you think the solution is for the growing number of people who aren't in work?
I do think that helping people get into the best job for them is a good goal, so here's hoping the investment in job centres helps.
On the other hand, boy do I wish we could talk about redistribution and shifting the tax burden away from income and towards assets. But so much as hint at these policies and you're tarred as a filthy communist.
Corporation tax is the route. The flat tax that it currently operates in sees tiny companies paying a much bigger slice of income relative to conglomerates which play tax avoidance. We have to raise it, to encourage investment instead of buybacks and dividends (this is usually wages, most businesses are people businesses. But could also see technology investment into automation), and close the offshoring of profits. Easier said than done, but if you operate in the UK, selling to UK customers, and pay <1% tax - looking at you Bezos, but also Asda, and Dyson, and plenty of others. You need to pony up, invest, and play on a level playing field with mom & pop