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Submitted by Bill Kerry on 16 February 2010
Bill Kerry welcomes but then queries Conservative proposals on co-ops in the public sector.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 9 April 2010
Conservative Leader David Cameron writes in today's Guardian: "The government plays an important role in helping to shape society, so if we win the election we will set up a fair pay review to investigate pay inequality in the public sector."
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 20 August 2010
Due to holidays, The Equality Trust will be very short-staffed between 23rd and 31st August 2010. For urgent enquiries please contact bill.kerry@equalitytrust.org.uk
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 30 April 2010
Due to holidays, The Equality Trust will be very short-staffed between 3rd and 24th May 2010.
For the latest campaigning news and post-election analysis, please visit www.onesociety.org.uk
For urgent enquiries please contact Malcolm Clark on malcolm@onesociety.org.uk or 020 7922 7921.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 4 August 2010
Aditya Chakrabortty writes in Comment Is Free that a big gap between the "haves and the have-mores... can indicate imminent economic failure."
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 12 April 2010
Our letter in Saturday's Guardian.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 14 June 2010
Polly Toynbee writes that the Government has a choice - address the deficit predominently with higher taxes spread fairly among the population, or with cuts to welfare and services. The latter will hit hardest those in greatest need... and usher in a new era of rising inequality.
Submitted by Bill Kerry on 30 March 2011
The Dutch have shown where money can be found in these straightened economic times ... it's in the bank...
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 21 July 2011
We are now also asking Members of the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly Members to sign the Equality Pledge.
Submitted by Bill Kerry on 24 June 2009
The Equality Trust is, today, launching its campaign for Economic Democracy. We wish to promote the widest possible employee and popular control of economic life throughout the UK - and we need your help and ideas to do it.Submitted by Bill Kerry on 27 September 2010
Inequality moves into the mainstream as Labour's new leader targets it as a political priority. But what about the strong economic case as well...
Submitted by Bill Kerry on 12 July 2010
In an interview today on Radio 4's Today programme Ed Miliband says he will support measures to address income inequality.
Submitted by Bill Kerry on 5 August 2009
If you're in Edinburgh on Friday 21st August, why not stop by the International Book Festival for Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's discussion of "The Spirit Level: Why more equal societies almost always do better". Their talk starts at 10am in Charlotte Square Gardens and tickets can be purchased here.Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 17 November 2010
Theresa May has announced that the socio-economic duty on public bodies will be dropped from the Equality Act.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 21 October 2011
We were pleased to be asked recently by the Transition Network for a contribution on the links, as we saw them, between greater equality and achieving long term economic, social and environmental sustainability. Bill Kerry responded for the Trust and his article makes the argument that greater equality is of central importance to the process of transition.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 24 July 2009
Does the Equality Bill miss the point? In its focus on social mobility and equality of opportunity rather than equality of outcome, argue Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, the Bill is unlikely to tackle Britain’s entrenched inequalities.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 12 January 2010
Join Richard Wilkinson, Kate Pickett and the Pan American Health Organization for a webcast on Tuesday 19th January at 8pm UK time (3pm Washington DC time).
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 3 November 2009
Thursday 5th November - afternoon - Edinburgh
SURF Annual Lecture
Speaker: Kate Pickett
Further information
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 6 October 2009
Check out our new Events Diary for opportunities to join speakers from The Equality Trust and other organisations in discussing the evidence that more equal societies do better... and considering what we can do to reduce the income gap.
Submitted by Kathryn Busby on 16 October 2009
Upcoming events
17th October, Exeter - Richard Wilkinson speaks to Devon & Cornwall Quaker Gathering
21st October, London - First meeting of the new London equality group
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