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  1. The IEA appears to be attempting to push public opinion toward accepting further austerity measures, greater inequality, and tax cuts for the wealthy. This comes despite the significant damage already inflicted during Liz Truss's tenure, where policies aligned with these principles led to widespread economic instability. The IEA's continued advocacy for such measures raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing the broader social and economic challenges faced by the country, as opposed to prioritising the interests of a privileged few.
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  2.  @smellypunks  It’s refreshing to see the Gini coefficient brought up, but it’s worth noting that focusing on a single metric doesn’t paint the full picture of inequality. Over the past 14 years, the UK has endured stagnant wages, austerity policies, managed decline, and Brexit – all of which the IEA has supported. These have compounded the economic divide rather than alleviated it. Consider the reality: the UK now has 57 billionaires (up by 4 since last year), and a 2025 Oxfam report shows billionaire fortunes grew three times faster in 2024 compared to 2023. This growing concentration of wealth entrenches inequality while public services have been decimated by austerity. Here’s just a glimpse of what’s been lost in the last 14 years: 🔹 200 museums 🔹 244 courts and tribunals 🔹 279 playing fields 🔹 451 homeless services 🔹 600 police stations 🔹 673 public toilets 🔹 750 youth centres 🔹 793 playgrounds 🔹 800 libraries 🔹 926 football pitches 🔹 1,086 swimming pools 🔹 1,416 Sure Start children’s centres 🔹 8,000 bus routes 🔹 25,000 NHS beds Austerity has gutted the very infrastructure that supports communities and fosters economic mobility. With inequality entrenched and opportunity stifled, it’s no wonder the economy is struggling. It’s time we start looking beyond isolated statistics like the Gini coefficient and examine the broader systemic impacts of policy decisions.
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  3. What is the IEA line on Universal Basic Income?
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