The Beecroft report by a Tory venture capitalist was leaked to the Telegraph. Basically it recommends the government slash workers' rights even further.
Amusing spoof article about it here:
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/business/cameron-brings-back-slavery-2012052228067
The government are already introducing many of the Beecroft recommendations…
There is no time for hopelessness. Here are some ideas for what we can do – now – to fight back against the attacks we know are coming.
Howard Zinn's history of slavery and slave revolts in the United States from 1619 up until 1741.
Written in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Neil Smith argues 'natural disasters' are in every aspect social disasters, reflecting contours of class and race.
Please read the posting guidelines before posting. If you see anything which falls outside them please use the down' button on the offending post to flag it for the moderators' attention, or in the case of spam, click the 'spam' button. Site admins are listed here, and feedback can be posted in the feedback forum.
Click here to register now. Logged in users:
▶ Can comment on articles and discussions
▶ Get 'recent posts' refreshed more regularly
▶ Bookmark articles to your own reading list
▶ Use the site private messaging system
▶ Start forum discussions, submit articles, and more...