Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

157. WHY DID IT TAKE A PANDEMIC?: valuing the everyday economy

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Hello! How can we ensure essential workers are at the heart of policymaking? Here’s an idea that could change our way of doing things: it’s called the everyday or foundational economy. Care assistant Chika and GMB social care lead Kelly tell us what recent months have been like for those on the frontline. Prof Karel Williams explains what the 'foundational economy’ actually means. And Josh Miles from the FSB talks about the difference it’s making in Wales. 

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