News Rail union claims strong turnout as tube strike cripples London transport Just 10 of London Underground’s 270 stations are open today, a trade union said, as a strike over… Peter Edwards 9th January, 2017, 9:31 am
News Chuka Umunna: Migrants must take compulsory English lessons New migrants must learn English before they arrive in Britain or enrol in compulsory classes, a group of… Emma Bean 5th January, 2017, 11:15 am
News Labour set to plunge to 140 seats at general election, Fabian Society warns Labour could slump to 140 seats in the next general election, the Fabian Society warns today in a… Emma Bean 3rd January, 2017, 9:18 am
Comment McCluskey: Pay deal for bus drivers shows what can be achieved when progressive politicians work with trade unions This is the full statement published today by Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, after London mayor Sadiq… Len McCluskey 21st December, 2016, 10:13 am
Comment Aslef chief: Southern Rail franchise was failing but this dispute has been made worse by political interference ASLEF represents nearly all the train drivers in the UK, across every company. Our members are professionals who… Mick Whelan 16th December, 2016, 11:12 am
News Unions at war with Grayling as strike begins on one of Britain’s worst rail lines Labour is coming under increasing pressure after it refused to condemn the wave of strikes on one of… Emma Bean 13th December, 2016, 9:27 am
Comment Luke Akehurst: The threats facing Labour are worse than in the 80s but the party’s centre-left is in a better state Things are worse for Labour than in the early 1980s is the lament from many on social media.… Luke Akehurst 13th December, 2016, 7:00 am
Comment Goldsmith was a disgrace – that’s why Labour had to stand in Richmond Park We had no choice. Despite the slog of a campaign in cold, and latterly freezing, conditions, Labour had… Peter Edwards 2nd December, 2016, 9:10 am
News Lib Dems oust Goldsmith in Richmond Park as Labour lose deposit The Liberal Democrats have pulled off a shock victory and overturned a majority of 23,015 to defeat Tory… Emma Bean 2nd December, 2016, 2:08 am
News Sadiq: London visas could provide major boost for capital’s economy after Brexit Sadiq Khan will today accuse the government of ignoring London businesses concerns that a Brexit deal on immigration… Emma Bean 30th November, 2016, 10:38 am