A CHARTER FOR CHANGE After 42 years of neo-liberalism the UK economy is in tatters. Decline is everywhere and whole industries lost. Social provision is in crisis. Only the finance sector benefits. Growth in supply is key to the fight against inflation. We need An Alternative Economic Strategy. We call on people and parties to support the following minimum 9 necessary changes. These comprise of key strategic points, not a detailed programme. The establishment of a National Investment Bank which aims to include the growth of the IT/chip industry, a re-birth of our manufacturing, modernisation and public ownership of infrastructure and an expansion of R&D and science. The establishment of a government “golden share” in all our strategic industries to prevent their export or decline. The establishment of a Publicly owned National Savings Bank and the separation of banking saving deposits from speculative funds. The abolition of Trusts and offshore banking and a massive simplification of tax laws abolishing most tax exemptions and “expenses.” An abolition of National Insurance tax. A Progressive wealth tax on those with more than £50 million. Raising of tax threshold to £20k. Transaction tax on asset trading. Publicly owned infrastructure with full transparency: including energy, water, transport, health and education. Support and protection for privately owned SMEs and genuine entrepreneurs. Price controls over some necessities. Aim to build 500,000 council homes fully funded by Central government within five years. Empty properties utilised. Ensure no Builders Cartel, thorough quality control and the employment of local builders and direct builders departments. The return to balanced and controlled migration based on national need. The integration of “green technology” where appropriate. Major reform of land ownership: tax reforms, greater public ownership excepting domestic and farmer owner occupiers. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL US AT: nef@cin.org.uk