Watch: There is an Alternative

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Austerity has pushed our vital public services to the brink. For too long we’ve been told that ‘austerity is inevitable’ Our message is clear: There is an Alternative

IPPR's report Ending Austerity in the UKmakes the case for matching European levels of social spending and creating an 'Investment State'.

Watch: There is an Alternative - ending austerity in the UK

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