Don’t be fooled. This is not a Budget that meets the urgent needs of the people. After decades of crushing austerity, we deserve better than a meek Labour government in thrall to the oligarchs. For all Labour’s promises to restore public finances and to invest, the reality for workers is they will feel continue to feel worse off. From income tax thresholds, to bus fares and winter fuel payments – the burden continues to fall on those who can least afford it. An increase in minimum wage doesn’t change this reality – they give with one hand while taking with the other. Bosses and Britain’s wealthiest will breathe a sigh of relief – on capital gains tax and inheritance tax, they have largely been let off the hook. What you’re witnessing is the continuance of the UK’s political and economic status quo. You don’t have to accept it – together, let’s demand a society built on the needs of the many, not the greed of the few. Join we-are-collective.org