The Resolution Foundation's Sophia Parker argues on Left Foot Forward that low-paid, low-skilled workers at the sharp end of a flexible and global service economy are being hit hardest by this recession.

The Guardian asks Brendan and other economic commentators for their thoughts on the prospects for economic recovery.

Results of a ComRes poll for BBC Newsnight

Six beneficiaries of fat City bonus cheques explain why they deserve the money, and how their pay packets benefit us all. They didn't persuade us