‘Environmental policy must build Britain’s industrial future, not repeat its past’
If environmental policy is to command lasting public support, it must leave people believing that they have a place in the green future.
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GMB Congress reaffirms Labour affiliation
The GMB union has reaffirmed its affiliation to the Labour Party at the union’s annual congress in Blackpool. The commitment was made through a statement from the union’s controlling Central Executive Council, which was presented to…
Gary Smith re-elected as GMB general secretary unopposed
GMB general secretary Gary Smith has been re-elected unopposed for a second term to lead the union.
‘Working for an MP shouldn’t mean falling through the cracks of employment law’
MPs rely on thousands of staff to do their jobs, yet Parliament leaves their employment conditions to chance. A single employer would strengthen democracy and improve standards for everyone.
GMB union to hold general secretary election next May
GMB union members will vote in a general secretary election in the New Year, LabourList can reveal.
GMB says energy workers must be ‘front and centre’ shaping net zero policy, warning over ‘homogenisation’ of MPs
The national secretary of the GMB union has warned that workers in energy and manufacturing must be put front and centre of decision-making over the net zero transition, and sounded the alarm over a "homogenisation" of MPs coming from an…
Conference 2024: Delegates set to debate motions on Royal Mail, clean energy and more
The Labour Party's annual conference is set to debate composited motions on ownership of Royal Mail, clean energy, procurement and growth later today. The motions were decided by a priorities ballot which took place yesterday. The motion on…
TUC Congress 2024: Unions clash over oil and gas licenses and EU alignment
This year’s TUC Congress has had its first contested motion this afternoon, as unions clashed over a composited motion titled “Industrial strategy, national security and a workers’ transition”.
Starmer on King’s Speech: “Gimmicks, division, and more of the same”
Good morning. Today is the day of the King's Speech, where the monarch will lay out the government's plans for the coming parliamentary session. It's Charles III's first speech since becoming head of state, and likely the last before the…
‘Why unions must not vote to support open-ended war against Russia’
Last year GMB general secretary Gary Smith persuaded the TUC Congress to vote, shamefully if narrowly, to campaign for increased military spending. At a time of austerity and a cost-of-living crisis, that decision prioritised the arms…
Duffield reports Russell-Moyle to chief whip over planned visit to her seat
Labour MP Rosie Duffield has reported fellow backbencher Lloyd Russell-Moyle to the party's chief whip, LabourList understands, after he told her he planned to visit a bin strike picket line in her Kent constituency. It is understood that…
‘Collaboration with offshore energy is key to home-grown energy future’
SPONSORED POST Wind turbines built in China. Oil and gas workers worried about what the future holds. Energy bills remaining high. Bans on new gas boilers and new electric and diesel vehicles. What is said and done by politicians today will…