In an early comment on today’s first Budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves – prior to a full Communist Party response – our General Secretary Robert Griffiths stated:
“Plans to spend more on the NHS, schools and housing are welcome – but they fall very far short of what a real government for workers and their families could and should do.”
“This so-called ‘investment’ barely scratches the surface after 14 years of Tory austerity.”
“Britain’s economy is one of the biggest and wealthiest in the world, yet the rich and big business will continue to enjoy vast profits – free from proper price controls – as millions of people suffer rising prices, deteriorating public services and a chronic housing shortage.”
“No wonder spivs and speculators in the City of London are celebrating the Chancellor’s Budget. They have again escaped a financial transaction tax that would fill any ‘black hole’ in weeks if not days, and can look forward to billions more in public capital investment without the threat of public ownership.”
“There is no attempt to attack or even fairly tax the power and wealth of the rich and big business.”
“It is clear that working people – as ever – will have to fight for real change and a dignified life.”
Full statement to follow.