TUC boss warns over wages “squeeze” as inflation edges down – for now
Frances O’Grady has warned of a “squeeze” in wages combining with increased inflation that could “halt” any rises…
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Benn’s Brexit committee reveals details of first investigation
The Brexit select committee has announced its first witnesses in its investigations into EU withdrawal. In his first witness…
Starmer: Leaked memo shows the “Government in a mess over Brexit”
Keir Starmer has today slammed the Prime Minister for “putting the interests of her party before those of…
Five urgent steps Tories must take amid Brexit chaos – McDonnell’s speech in full
This is the full text of a speech given today by shadow chancellor John McDonnell. Thank you very…
McDonnell: “Weak” chancellor must use Autumn Statement to end austerity
“Next week we will see a Tory Chancellor admit that he has not met any of the targets…
Corbyn: Tories won’t take on the “billionaires’ club” – they have already given tax cuts to top 1 per cent
Jeremy Corbyn condemned the Tories for handing tax cuts to the top one per cent of society last…
Tories have presided over “ballooning inequality” – Corbyn on May’s speech
This is the full response issued by Jeremy Corbyn to Theresa May’s speech, at the Lord Mayor’s banquet…
“Poverty pay” risk of self-employment, warns Debbie Abrahams
Self-employed people are at risk of ending up with simply “poverty pay”, Labour’s welfare spokeswoman has said. Anyone…
Jo Cox wins peace award for Syria campaign
The late Labour MP Jo Cox has been awarded a major piece prize for her work to tackle…
Cooperatives could show the way for the Northern Powerhouse
The Northern Powerhouse was George Osborne’s promise to re-balance the north south divide in the economy. Can the…
