Just got back from doing The Big Issue programme on Resonance FM alongside Alex Runswick/One Perfect Rose, Nick Edwards/Londonist and presenter Mark Hanson. If you missed it, which you probably did as I didn’t exactly flag it up in advance, you didn’t hear my launch of Hands Off Our Future, my latest project. Have a… Continue reading You missed my rant
Tag: generational-equity
“Lost generation of 18- to 40-year-olds unable to cope with debts and soaring house prices”
No shit Sherlock: The study, by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Bristol University, published today, is the biggest of its kind undertaken in Britain. It paints a picture of a generational divide fuelled by higher education costs and the collapse of company pension schemes – with 42% of adults now with no pension and… Continue reading “Lost generation of 18- to 40-year-olds unable to cope with debts and soaring house prices”
Generational Theft?
I spoke at a breakout session at yesterday’s Meeting the Challenge conference called “Generational Theft?” and organised by Liberator (or more precisely Simon Titley). I thought I’d put my own thoughts on how the debate went here, if for nothing else than to help Simon with his official report. The other speakers were Ed Vickers… Continue reading Generational Theft?