Nine-point Shapps plan for P&O: things to welcome, but much was missing
The dust is settling on Grant Shapps’ statement on P&O, delivered on Wednesday. Whilst there were undoubtedly some…
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Rushing the elections bill through the Commons is nothing short of a scandal
Our democracy was dealt a heavy blow last night, as the elections bill was rammed through the House…
Call for £10 minimum wage “desperately outdated”, declares Andy McDonald
Below is the full speech delivered by Andy McDonald, Labour MP and former Shadow Employment Rights Secretary, at…
Our new deal for working people will deliver rights and strengthen unions
Labour has launched its campaign to make Britain the best place to work, and over the coming weeks…
The Uber ruling is a huge achievement. We can build a more secure future
The Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers must be treated as ‘workers’ with employment rights, rather than ‘self-employed’,…
The Taylor review was launched four years ago. We need it implemented now
Monday marked four years since the Taylor review into modern working practices was officially launched. Despite accepting 51…
Andy McDonald: We stand in solidarity with striking railway workers
We’ve heard a lot of hollow talk this week about what free market economics has delivered for Britain.…
“Labour will take back control of our railways” – Andy McDonald speech
This is the full text of the speech given by Andy McDonald, shadow Transport Secretary, at Labour conference…
A return to New Labour won’t help us connect with people who are disengaged from Labour
Last week’s General Election result was a disaster for the Labour Party and the millions of people who…
The Coalition have risked turning access to justice into the preserve for the wealthy
This government’s extraordinary hike in court fees risks turning access to justice yet further into the sole preserve…
