UK Journalist speaking on the cost of living crisis
Society depends on the myth of eternal growth, endless production, escalating consumption.
Now as the World economy suffers and we look back on a bygone era of opportunity, one where someone on an average wage could afford an adequate standard of living, own property and raise a family - promises of a similar lifestyle through education and application seem like a pipe dream.
The UK is clutching at it's billion pound "unicorn" companies, as they fly off and leave after cash injections from abroad. They say now if we pledge 5 per cent of our pensions we can reap the rewards from these home based "unicorns".
Tax rises are on the horizon, and the chancellor squabbles with Kwarteng in a finger pointing game to rile up supporters.
Food banks, warm banks and a impoverished middle class will now paint the landscape of Britain - a country with the highest wage disparity in the world.
We have our own oligarchs.
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