Why we need a complete alternative to Sunakism
DIANE ABBOTT MP argues that the ‘tinkering around the edges’ style of opposition to Tory economic plans suggested by the likes of Peter Mandelson must be abandoned for a fully fledged redistributive programme

THE policies of Rishi Sunak will not offer a way out of the crisis. They will not be very different from those of Liz Truss, except in one important area. They will also make the current crisis substantially worse.
It is imperative that the labour movement as a whole develops not just a thorough critique of “Sunakism,” which is an important starting point. It must also seek fundamental change in order to reverse this crisis.
The appointment of Sunak’s Cabinet tells us precisely where he stands on social questions. The government as a whole is going to press ahead with legislation curbing trade union rights. With barely a murmur it has already pushed through the draconian public order Act.
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