The paltry ?5bn pledged bears no comparison to Roosevelt's programme. Britain needs far more ambitious, green investmentCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePrime minister Boris Johnson's speech promised to "build, build, build" as he invoked the spirit of Franklin Roosevelt, but his plans fell far short of matching the US president's legacy. The pandemic has shone a spotlight on Britain's longstanding problems. Vital frontline services such as health and social care have been stripped bare, our weakened social security system has left millions without an adequate safety net, and the contributions of key workers have been underpaid and devalued. None of this was addressed in Boris Johnson's speech. Related: 'New deal' risks fuelling emissions and eroding building standards Continue reading...
Reannounced and reheated: Johnson's 'new deal' plans fall short in every way | Miatta Fahnbulleh
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Zdroj: The Guardian