{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62ebf112b5d0650018beb266/6924df9cab6de17613e34693?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"For a People's Budget - there is an alternative to never-ending cuts","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62ebf112b5d0650018beb266/1764024254798-8b34f2f0-f344-4281-9b75-60d14a80941a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>WITH:</p><p><br></p><p>John McDonnell MP // Ian Byrne MP // Steve Wright (FBU General Secretary) // Cat Hobbs (We Own It) // Ramona McCartney (People's Assembly) // Sarah Kilpatrick (NEU Deputy GS Designate) // PLUS MORE</p><p><br></p><p>With the budget approaching, and over 1 year into a Labour Government, austerity policies have continued, including disability benefit cuts and the failure to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap.</p><p><br></p><p>This event will look at the Left's alternative economic policies which are an alternative to forever cuts - including extending public ownership and ending the privatisation rip-off; a further expansion of workers’ rights to shift power in the economy; a green revolution; and taxing wealth to pay for high-quality, public services for all.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by the TUCG (Trade Union Co-ordinating Group) in association with Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas. Free event but solidarity donations here essential to hosting &amp; streaming costs.</p>","author_name":"Arise Festival"}