In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, Adam Booth – editor of www.socialist.net – looks back at the last week’s chaotic events, and discusses the bold socialist steps that are needed to address the covid-19 pandemic.
Boris Johnson’s has shown that he is completely incapable of tackling the coronavirus crisis. His government has been continually behind the curve, unable to get a grip on the situation, precisely at a time when decisive action is required.
Instead of providing reassurance, the Prime Minister veers between callous comments and jockular remarks – reflecting the whole out-of-touch establishment that he represents.
Under pressure, the Tories have now pledged to pump billions into the economy to save bankrupt businesses and households. But this is not enough. We need nationalisation and a plan of production – to take control of the economy so that urgent measures can be carried through to protect workers and the vulnerable.
