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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FDA union leader backs calls for Raab to be suspended over bullying allegations
Civil service union leader David Penman has argued that if Dominic Raab were “any other employee” he would…
Labour MP apologises for comments describing Israel as “apartheid state”
Labour MP Kim Johnson has apologised for describing Israel as “fascist” and an “apartheid state” and withdrawn her…
PMQs: Starmer’s failure to adapt to Sunak’s attacks leaves him on back foot
On a day when half a million workers across numerous sectors are thought to be on strike, it…
Mass strikes are a disaster for Sunak. But they present challenges for Labour too
As many as half a million people have woken up today and gone on strike. This includes border…
UNISON announces further day of strike action by members in ambulance service
UNISON has announced a further day of strike action by its members in the ambulance service as part…
Reeves declares 13 years of Tories a “drag anchor” on prosperity after IMF forecast
Rachel Reeves has argued that 13 years of Tory government have been a “drag anchor” on prosperity after…
Ministers offered “no proposals” to avert strike in final negotiations, NEU says
National Education Union joint general secretary Kevin Courtney has said Gillian Keegan “brought no proposals whatsoever” to a…
Lords defeats on public order bill show fight against anti-strike plans not over
MPs had a late one in the Commons last night debating the government’s minimum service levels bill. Despite…
Minimum service levels bill passes third reading unamended by 315 votes to 246
The government’s minimum service levels bill has passed its third reading unamended, with MPs voting in favour of…
Local elections and the next manifesto – NEC and joint policy committee reports
Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) met in the party’s new headquarters at 160 Blackfriars Road, further from…
