Government abandons plans to delay 30 local elections in England
Plans to delay local elections in 30 councils across England have been abandoned by the government ahead of…
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Health unions suspend planned strike action in Wales following new pay offer
The GMB and the Royal College of Nursing have called off planned strike action in Wales following a…
MPs pass Jarvis bill to extend protections for pregnant women and new parents
Dan Jarvis’ bill on extending job protections for pregnant women and new parents has passed its third reading,…
Tory neglect of child asylum seekers was a choice, not some disastrous mistake
“Children are literally being picked up from outside the building, disappearing and not being found. They’re being taken…
The Greens eye up Bristol West as they become the largest party on the council
The Green Party has become the largest party on Bristol City Council, following a narrow by-election victory. Green candidate Patrick…
CWU confirms 24-hour postal strike and demands Royal Mail drop “nasty games”
Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward has urged Royal Mail to “drop the nasty games” and take…
Reeves warns UK on “path of managed decline” following interest rate increase
Rachel Reeves has warned that the UK is on a “path of managed decline” under the Tories after…
UK economy grew £400bn less than forecast under Tories, TUC says
The UK economy has grown £400bn less than expected since the Tories came to power, TUC research has…
As people struggle to keep warm, the windfall tax is scandalously insufficient
Oil and gas company Shell has today reported its highest profits in its 115-year history. The firm’s profits rose to $39.9bn…
Tory voter ID plans are unnecessary, expensive and a disaster for democracy
The warning signs that the Conservatives’ voter ID plan will be a disaster for democracy are all there.…
Our commission will rethink how we can use land for the benefit of local people
Last month, I was proud to launch the Southwark land commission, an exciting project to reimagine how we…
