The 4 pillars of resilience
Building an Economy That Lasts
Policy: For a resilient UK
We believe the economy is human-made and malleable, not an “iron law”.
We support policymakers in moving beyond the “efficiency trap” of neoclassical economics, which Nobel winner Angus Deaton calls a “licence for plunder”, to focus on efficacy and justice.
Resilience over Growth:
Achieving stability is more attainable and effective than chasing debt-fuelled GDP.
Values-Led Frameworks:
We build policy on Primary Criteria like dignity, fairness, and democratic control.
Reclaiming Power:
Moving decisions from unelected technocrats back to citizens and elected officials.
Place: Reclaiming our Local Economy
Resilience is rooted where we live. We promote Community Wealth Building to ensure wealth stays in our towns and regions rather than being extracted by global markets.
Local Sovereignty:
We advocate for public and community ownership of food, energy, and banking.
Land Reform:
Addressing the extreme consolidation of land ownership to give communities a real stake in their future.
Domestic Focus:
Supporting social enterprises and businesses that prioritise local needs over foreign investment flows.
People: Thriving in a connected system
People thrive when economic, social, and political systems work in harmony. A balanced economy with low inequality is a stable and resilient economy.
Meaningful Work:
We advocate for a Job Guarantee prioritising meaningful activity over “capitalism’s jobs”.
Ending Learned Helplessness:
Re-engaging citizens with the institutions that make decisions about their lives.
Essential Foundations:
We strive for strong labour rights, a robust social safety net, and democratic control over the institutions we rely on.
Planet: Operating Within Earth’s Limits
The economy is a subsystem of the Earth, not an isolated machine. We ground every economic solution in planetary boundaries and nature-based solutions.
Beyond Growth:
Chasing GDP has allowed us to ignore ecological breakdown. We focus instead on intergenerational wellbeing.
De-financialising Nature:
Nature is a “free service” to be protected, not a financial asset to be traded or extracted.
Absorbing Shocks:
Building a “socio-ecological” system that can absorb disturbances without shifting into a state of collapse.