See the discussion with a distinguished panel talking about the issues raised by PEF’s new book , The Return of the State – Restructuring Britain for the Common Good
This event took place on 19th May 2021. See a recording of the launch here
It was chaired by Miatta Fahnbulleh , CEO of the New Economics Foundation , with commentary by Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband and Martin Sandbu European Economics Correspondent of the FT . Presentations were made by PEF Chair Patrick Allen and chapter authors Robert Skidelsky , Kate Pickett , Will Hutton and Ann Pettifor.
At the launch Ed Miliband said the book was “An incredibly useful addition to the debate”
The book of 20 essays by PEF council members and other academics provides a blueprint for reform of the UK economy post Covid-19.
The essays outline the policies and reforms needed to meet the multiple challenges of our times – Covid-19, the legacy of 11 years of austerity , Brexit, and climate change.
The book was referenced in an article here by Larry Elliot in the Guardian on 20th May 2021 with comments about the chapter by Robert Skidelsky
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Our press release is here
“The British economy is no longer working for most people. This book brings together the best progressive thinkers, not tell to tell us what is wrong, but to explore the foundations of a new economy that works better for as many of us as possible. It’s essential reading for everyone that wants equity, democracy and dynamism baked into a very different 21st century economy.” Neal Lawson, Executive Director of Compass.
