A new political party has been launched – on International Workers’ Day – to represent the interests of people whose opportunities in life have been restricted because they earn low wages.
The Underpaid People’s Independence Party – UPIP – will campaign for better pay, better rights and a better say on behalf of all those who currently earn less than they need in order to pay their own way.
The new party has announced several policies already:
A living wage for every working person, ensuring that the overburdened benefit system does not subsidise greedy corporations
A guaranteed ‘income floor’ for all British citizens, ensuring that those who do not work because of illness or unemployment are able to live with dignity
The guarantee of employee benefits including sick pay, holiday rights and both lower and upper limits on the number of hours worked
Strengthened – and rigorously-enforced – health and safety regulations for all workplaces, to limit the number of workplace-related illnesses and disabilities
An end to corrupt ‘workfare’, ‘work programme’ or ‘mandatory work activity’ schemes that allow governments to collude with corporations in forcing citizens to work for no payment other than benefits that are subsidised by other working people
Tax incentives to encourage all companies to transform into co-operatives, with responsibilities and profits shared among the entire workforce
UPIP founder Nobby Fulsom, a former mineworker, said Britain’s hardworking poor had suffered for too long under neoliberal profiteers, and the time had come for a party they could all enjoy.
Cometh the hour, time for a party | Vox Political
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I like it!
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Haven't they just re-invented Trade Unions or Socialism?
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
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I favour this policy:
An end to corrupt ‘workfare’, ‘work programme’ or ‘mandatory work activity’ schemes that allow governments to collude with corporations in forcing citizens to work for no payment other than benefits that are subsidised by other working people
An end to corrupt ‘workfare’, ‘work programme’ or ‘mandatory work activity’ schemes that allow governments to collude with corporations in forcing citizens to work for no payment other than benefits that are subsidised by other working people
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Thank you for bringing this to my attention oscar. Let's hope this spreads & picks up speed (like your filly!)
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Bruv;1453351 wrote: Haven't they just re-invented Trade Unions or Socialism? It does seem to lean that way. It'll be Interesting to see what other policies are brought In next.
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If we could, we would be opposing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that would push workers on both sides of the Atlantic into ever-worsening conditions of employment.
If ukip actually cared about britain theyb wopuild be objecting to that as well. It gives corporations the right to sue countries if they implement policies (like regulate on safe operating conditions or environmental protection policies) that they can argue impact on their profits. It's been passed behind closed doors without national parliaments getting a say on it.
This transatlantic trade deal is a full-frontal assault on democracy | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
This transatlantic trade deal is a full-frontal assault on democracy | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
Immigration is the least of oir problems with the eu.
If ukip actually cared about britain theyb wopuild be objecting to that as well. It gives corporations the right to sue countries if they implement policies (like regulate on safe operating conditions or environmental protection policies) that they can argue impact on their profits. It's been passed behind closed doors without national parliaments getting a say on it.
This transatlantic trade deal is a full-frontal assault on democracy | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
This transatlantic trade deal is a full-frontal assault on democracy | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
Immigration is the least of oir problems with the eu.
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I think this was what I spoke about some time ago.....SumOfUs
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That's why an In/Out Referendum Is needed.
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Oscar Mate;1453370 wrote: That's why an In/Out Referendum Is needed.
This no time for the hokey pokey.....................this has nothing to do with the EU
This no time for the hokey pokey.....................this has nothing to do with the EU
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Bruv;1453372 wrote: This no time for the hokey pokey.....................this has nothing to do with the EU Of course It does you donut.
Leaving EU could be massive boost for British jobs, says former CBI boss Lord Digby Jones | UK | News | Daily Express
Leaving EU could be massive boost for British jobs, says former CBI boss Lord Digby Jones | UK | News | Daily Express
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Oscar Mate;1453373 wrote: Of course It does you donut.
Leaving EU could be massive boost for British jobs, says former CBI boss Lord Digby Jones | UK | News | Daily Express
Trans-Atlantic not across the bleeding channel.
The EU is a small, nay a very small part of international trade.
Leaving EU could be massive boost for British jobs, says former CBI boss Lord Digby Jones | UK | News | Daily Express
Trans-Atlantic not across the bleeding channel.
The EU is a small, nay a very small part of international trade.
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth