The chutzpah of Peter Mandelson – and why we need more trade unionists
Lord Mandelson, or Baron Mandelson of Foy, as he should be referred to since he was packed off…
Unions
Working Class MPs – the end of a era?
It is interesting to see that the Labour Party is returning to the vexed issue of its parliamentary…
Green to Blue? How Brighton Green Party have changed their tune now they’re in power
Back in 2009 – when they were in opposition – Brighton Green Party opposed Tory plans to cut…
McCluskey re-elected Unite General Secretary as opponent concedes
Len McCluskey has been re-elected as General Secretary of Unite – Labour’s biggest affiliate. His opponent (SWP backed…
There are too many people chasing every job
According to government figures unemployment is falling, but detailed analysis from UNISON has shown that in parts of…
Our party is a cause or it is nothing at all
Luke Akehurst was absolutely correct to underscore the importance of unity against our collective enemy – the Tory…
Unite General Secretary race – McCluskey takes commanding lead in nominations
Labour’s biggest affiliate Unite confirmed today that there will be a General Secretary election over the coming months…
As nominations close – who’s leading the race to be General Secretary of Labour’s biggest affiliate?
Nominations close today in the race to be General Secretary of Unite, and incumbent Len McCluskey is leading…
Alan Johnson and Len McCluskey both need to calm down
I had been resisting the temptation to step in between Alan Johnson and Len McCluskey and shout the online version…
The blacklisting scandal is a disgrace and an affront to justice
Today’s Labour opposition debate on blacklisting is an important step forward to secure justice for the thousands of…
