Fringe meeting: Enough is enough? Transformational economics for a fairer society. Mon 1st Oct

Our economic model is being challenged with the crises of the world financial system, rising debt and unbridled resource consumption. Meanwhile the gap between rich and poor widens. What does a sustainable economy look like? Could a minimum living wage, a maximum wage, and a shorter working week deliver fairness and wellbeing? What other changes could be made to the structure of the economy to redress the balance?

Fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference in Manchester, organised by Friends of the Earth. Speakers include:

• Cllr Sue Murphy (Deputy Leader, Manchester City Council)
• Simon Danczuk MP
• Neil McInroy (Director, Centre for Local Economic Strategies)
• Paul Routledge (Daily Mirror, invited)

Chaired by Jane Thomas (Friends of the Earth)

Time: 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Date: Monday 1st October.

Location: The Palace Hotel, Director’s Suite, Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA. (Opposite the Cornerhouse).

This meeting is open to the public, all welcome.