| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re: Not propaganda - just fact! | |
| Posted by: | Kathleen Healy | |
| Date/Time: | 10/05/26 11:56:00 |
| There will always be people at the top, bottom and middle. The portion of wealth each strata has and the disparity between the levels varies across countries and historically. Historically when the top takes too much and avoids tax and the bottom has nothing, the middle is heavily taxed, becomes disgruntled, revolution follows. Magna Carta, French revolution etc. The post war period in Britain was very unusual historically, it was a period of wealth sharing. It meant that a generation became far wealthier than their parents and grandparents, got to own property, gain qualifications for free, or at low cost, become entitled to a generous pension, free healthcare. Not everyone, but a large portion of people, enough to reshape society and the economy. Create a consumer economy. It felt like progress and a trend that would continue, but it hasn't it has reversed. Labour has very close ties with business through lobbyists. Many MP work for lobbying firms, it's a lucrative next role. Peter Mandelson being a good or bad example. He set up Global Counsel a lobbying firm that works for the water industry. Must have been useful to Thames Water et al recently. The independent water review commissioned by Keir Starmer rules out nationalisation in its terms of reference. Lobbyists earning their money. Former Labour Minister Jim Murphy, set up and runs Arden strategies. This is what they say about Themselves; Expert Political Advisers — We craft winning narratives that resonate with decision-makers and the media. Shape your strategy & share your message with key influencers & journalists. Led by Jim Murphy. As an ex Labour Minister, Jim Murphy can and does arrange one on one meetings and events with Labour Ministers. He is, no doubt, rewarded handsomely for it. Arden has many corporate clients Labour's polices are heavily shaped by the activities of lobbying firms. |