Tag: Social Justice


US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84


US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died aged 84 on Tuesday morning surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by his family. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr,” the family said, adding he died “peacefully.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp81l0e1eg5o


Labour minister won’t say high earners protected by ‘working people’ pledge


A government minister has refused to say that someone earning a six-figure salary is covered by Labour’s promise not to raise tax on “working people”, deepening confusion over its manifesto pledge.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/wes-streeting-defends-budget-tax-raid-0vszl5d0k