On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s demand better
Today marks International Workers’ Memorial Day, when the labour movement comes together to remember those who have lost…
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How Unite the Union has fought to protect workers from Covid-19
This year’s International Workers’ Memorial Day comes amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Trade unions have always put the safety…
Local responses to Covid-19 offer a way forward for Labour
Across the country, Labour members have been central to incredible community responses to the coronavirus crisis. Not only…
Anneliese Dodds’ first Commons speech as Shadow Chancellor
Below is the full text of the first Commons speech delivered by Anneliese Dodds as Shadow Chancellor. I’m…
Post-pandemic, Keir Starmer’s Labour must push for a greener future
Keir Starmer was widely praised for his PMQs debut last week, interrogating the government over its failure to…
Our reaction to Covid-19 could threaten the future of public transport
There is, perversely, something heartening about the atmosphere on the streets today. Kids are pedalling away behind their…
Labour has a crucial role to play as the UK lifts coronavirus restrictions
The Prime Minister has officially returned to work. To mark his first day back, he delivered a speech…
‘Justice Not Charity’: The blind workers marching for rights in 1920
This weekend marks the centenary of a march by blind trade unionists from across the country. Their cause…
The shocking failures of the early release scheme cannot be overlooked
The spread of Covid-19 is creating remarkable challenges for our public services. Whilst the focus has understandably been…
Why we still need more support for the self-employed
It’s almost a month since the Chancellor announced a support package that will help millions of self-employed workers…
