John Christensen, eminent Economist, made another visit to talk about The Climate Emergency – Financing the Transition to Sustainability. The tax justice network (https://www.taxjustice.net/2020/03/12/financing-climate-justice/) has since published a report putting forward John’s ideas. We recommend you read it. The large audience (70+)including many young people were much appreciative, asking deep and critical questions, which John answered clearly and with authority.
Tom Lake gave a fact-filled talk based on the book: The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better is a book by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. The authors point out that the life-diminishing results of valuing growth above equality in rich societies can be seen all around us, which Tom illustrated with his review. The audience were very appreciative and demanding with their questions, as usual.
Local MP Candidates shared their Party Manifestos on Global Justice Issues, especially trade and trade deals. This was followed by questions and incisive comments from our well-informed audience.
Wed: 30 Oct: Lydian versus Armenia – film and discussion
On September 20th we joined hundreds of people in Reading for the Climate Strike. It was impressive to hear young people speaking up about the future of our planet. A very uplifting public demonstration of our values and commitment.
