Josh Simons to stand down as MP to allow Burnham return to Parliament
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has announced he will resign to allow Andy Burnham to contest a by-election in…
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Continuing strike action in the NHS in England is no one’s fault but Sunak’s own
Today, the NHS will see what is reportedly the largest strike in its history, as nurses and ambulance staff…
Getting care right for children would transform this country’s mental health
Children waiting days in A&E in a mental health crisis. More than one million people turned away from…
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…
