Hi,
I would like to know as to where the RSPB stands on the Compass Initiative by 100 leading economists; a review is set out in the Observer 30;10;11 Pages 8 and 9. It sets out clear points; the most significant are below. I am sorry I am not clever enough on computers to provide links; but Compass is the organisation that has initiated this.
1) Stop the Cuts; which are making matters worse by reducing spending and growth.
2) Kickstart the economy with Quantative Easing Targetted at a Green New Deal not Bankers.
3) Raise benefits for the poorest families (Job Seekers Allowance at £4 billion is less than 7% of the pension bill)
4) Introduce a Financial Transactions Tax; to reduce "flows" and raise income for public expenditure
5) Introduce a progressive tax system so those at the bottom do nt carry the greatest burden proportionately.
6) A tax on land value to reduce the chances of another debt fuelled housing boom.
It is notable that in the last 12 months that top wages have increased by 50% while those at the bottom are being squeezed by in excess of 5% a year. The riots this summer in the poorest parts of cities conducted by the most disadvantaged were ab measure of the cocktail of challenges that face our country; they were the first truely "American Riots".
These are unusual times for the post war generations that have been used to the benefits of prosperity and affluence. It is time again to look at the lessons of the 1930's and the great Keynsian responses of particularly Attlee and Macmillan.
As a member and birdwatcher for nearly all of my life I would like to know where RSPB stands.
Peter Plover
to be honest I come onto the forum for pleasure not politcs
Just my opinion
Ray
a good laugh is better than a tonic
Me too. This is not the place for this type of debate.
Cheers, Linda.
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That goes for me too,best to contact head office for your answer and try to leave this sort of politics out of the forum.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Well said Seaman,Linda and Barnsley lad Peter thinks old people a drain on economy I wonder if he appreciates the older ones who gave their lives for people like him to dislike the oldies,part of a sad minority.
I am not quite sure how this ended up on this part of the website but wildlife protection is part of the many issues covered here ! Given the deep cuts to Natural England and the Environment Agency.
This profoundly affects delivery of protection of SSSI's I would have thought that there might be a measure of concern re government policy and wildlife protection.
I appreciate that love of nature is relaxing and an escape from the troubles of the world; however its protection requires involvement. The great escape that I/we love "in the arms of nature" and wildlife is affected by this and the many species that are in decline; if people just want to "chat" that is another matter; plainly the contributors here do !
Sooty may I say that once again you totally distort what I have said. I wear a poppy on my lapel today; at my late father's 90th there were two WW11 Paratropers and a WW11 Royal Marine; they survive him and are my friends. They are all labour men and artists and poets. Warrior artists from a great generation. I have inherited my perspective from my father; he volunteered in 1939 and served until 1947. So please some respect.
I’ve just signed a new online petition calling for a Plan B based on reversing cuts to public sector jobs and creating a British Investment Bank to invest in low carbon housing, transport and renewable energy. Add your name now and join the campaign:
action.compassonline.org.uk/planb
Of course if growth crashes and the Tory government has it wrong; then the bond markets may do to us as they have done to Greece. I would prefer to see "green" growth so that we grow our way out of this situation.
Just another unhappy labour voter then.Pity they could not solve even one problem during many years in power let alone difficult problems most of world faces all of and labour government contribited there share of our problems.
let's not get any deeper into black politics Sooty not worth it
The other day I saw a snow bunting swooping amongst a small flock of larks whose drab, beige wings were pointed to that finches rounded ones and every time the white in its wings flashed with the snows of the Arctic.
It was in that moment I saw something of Blodeuwedd the ancient snow queen of the Ancient Britons who lived here before the Angles; she is returning now and in her face was the freezing, the cold and the icy grip of winter, the beauty it is said where the hoar frost is found yet when she leaves in springtime the first flush of the flower of the thorn; the sweet black thorn smiles in her remembrance.
Hi all
Given some of the comments above, this is just a polite reminder that the RSPB community forum is not the place to air personal or organisational grievances. You may wish to remind yourselves of the terms and conditions.
Have a good day!
Warden Intern at Otmoor.
With regards to Peter Crispin's original post, for information about the RSPB’s economic policy please visit the website here, should you have further questions, please contact the RSPB economics team at the UKHQ directly via the contact us page or by calling 01767 680551.