Explores the different facets of how austerity in Britain is a form of institutional violence
In spite of intense suffering by underprivileged, austerity continues apace, but how? Jon Burnett examines how the ‘benefit scrounger’ and anti-migrant rhetoric used by politicians and media mouthpieces sustains austerity politics.
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Vickie Cooper and David Whyte, editors of The Violence of Austerity talk about the violent effects of austerity and make the economic case, as well as the human case, for its immediate reversal.
Watch VideoWomen of colour have suffered adversely at the hands of Conservative governments, yet, as Akwugo Emejulu and Leah Bassel reveal, groups like Sisters Uncut are leading the fight against austerity policies.
Read full articleFoodbanks have become part of the landscape of austerity Britain. In this article a foodbank volunteer considers whether or not it is the right way to cope with food poverty?
Read full articleFrom the Grenfell fire, to universal credit, austerity policies have dismantled the social systems that operated as a buffer against economic hardship. The books in this reading list implore you to fight back against austerity.
Read full articleWithin our reach is a Britain that is not governed by Old Etonians, city boys and tax-dodgers. Check out our #ge2019 reading list and get 30% off!
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