News A rushed and ramshackle power grab – MPs and unions condemn Tory trade bill The Tories’ new Brexit trade bill has been condemned by figures from across the labour movement. The draft… Peter Edwards 8th November, 2017, 11:14 am
News Unite’s Commons reps upbeat after summit with PM on sex scandal Unite has moved one step closer to winning formal recognition in parliament as trade unions met Theresa May… Peter Edwards 8th November, 2017, 9:26 am
Comment A living wage for young people is essential to an economy that works for the many Raising the minimum wage to £10 an hour was a key part of the Labour Party’s election manifesto.… Rania Ramli 7th November, 2017, 11:30 am
Comment Paradise Papers show we need action on tax evasion – Corbyn speech to business This is Jeremy Corbyn’s full speech to the CBI annual conference today. It’s a pleasure to be with… Jeremy Corbyn 6th November, 2017, 12:36 pm
Comment Corbyn: Businesses must take action on sex harassment… and Downing Street must deliver a “jobs-first Brexit” These are extracts from the speech Jeremy Corbyn is due to deliver at the Confederation of British Industry’s… Jeremy Corbyn 6th November, 2017, 9:25 am
News Brown leads tributes to ex-MP Frank Doran, champion of Piper Alpha families Senior Labour figures including Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman have paid tribute to former Labour MP Frank Doran,… Peter Edwards 31st October, 2017, 3:26 pm
Comment Sex harassment claims show why MPs’ staff must be granted union recognition – Watson’s letter to Commons watchdog This is the full letter sent by Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, to Marcial Boo, chief executive of… Tom Watson 31st October, 2017, 12:41 pm
Comment Welsh Labour must retain the electoral college that has brought socialism and success to our great nation This month sees the close of Welsh Labour’s consultation on the new rules for selecting the leader and… Mick Antoniw 31st October, 2017, 11:30 am
Comment Unite will always take on the companies which put profits before safety and fairness Unite’s members gather in beautiful Aviemore while turbulent times grip the UK. Theresa May told us that we… Pat Rafferty 28th October, 2017, 8:00 am
Comment Gareth Thomas: Disputes at Ryanair, Royal Mail and Uber show why need Co-op Party policies at heart of the economy The breakdown in relations between pilots and management at Ryanair which led to cancelled flights for thousands of… Gareth Thomas 24th October, 2017, 7:00 am