It’s the Gagging Bill, Part Two: The Trade Union Bill is undemocratic and will do nothing to address the productivity gap
It’s no surprise that a majority Tory government has immediately regressed to its worst instincts. Faced with a…
strike action
Tories announce trade unions crackdown will be manifesto policy
The Conservatives have today confirmed that “tough new measures” on trade unionists’ ability to go on strike will…
Boris Johnson’s attempts to lock out workers show what a bully he is
This week, I was accused by a Tory politician of using language from the 1960s when I –…
Taking pride in solidarity
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about marching. I’ve been wondering what it means to march when it…
Independent trade union laws review stalled because of “politicised” meddling
Bruce Carr, the employment law specialist asked by the Government to lead a review into trade union laws,…
Yet another Tory social media fail
The Tories are going hard on trade unions and strike action today. David Cameron has renewed his promise…
Cameron will shoot himself in the foot with anti-union laws
Last week, we reported that the Tory election fund is likely to be three times as big as…
Alan Johnson shows how a TV appearance should be done
Some politicians love doing TV interviews, some hate them and you can tell. I must confess due to…
Labour should use the fairness test in formulating the next manifesto
I recently spoke at an event at which I was effectively the warm up act for two of…
