Voters head to the polls in West Lancashire to select their next MP
Voters head to the polls today in West Lancashire to select their next MP. This latest by-election was…
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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…
Firefighters to take industrial action following “decisive” strike ballot result
The Fire Brigades Union has announced that firefighters will take strike action following a ballot that saw 88% vote…
Rayner denounces Tory anti-strike plans as “unworkable and unserious”
Angela Rayner has denounced government anti-strike proposals as “unworkable and unserious” after the government confirmed plans to enforce…
Failing to unequivocally condemn anti-strike proposals is an own goal by Labour
Union leaders have denounced government plans to further crack down on the right to strike. Addressing the Commons…
FBU says plan for new curbs on strikes an “outrage in a so-called democracy”
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has said government plans to further curb workers’ right to strike…
FBU announces strike ballot after demands for increased pay offer rejected
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that nearly 33,500 members will be balloted on industrial action after…
Delegates back motions on Ukraine, public services and local government
Labour conference has passed motions expressing support for an increase in funding for defence manufacturing to ensure that…
Workers facing “scale of hardship I have never seen”, Matt Wrack warns
Matt Wrack has warned that workers are facing a “scale of hardship I have never seen” as wages…
Andy Burnham promises to tell Labour to “step up” for workers at conference
Andy Burnham has declared that his party needs to “step up a bit” and get behind public sector…
