Starmer backs Streeting’s comments on NHS reform amid criticism from the BMA
Keir Starmer has argued that the pay rise being demanded by nurses is “probably more than can be…
Strikes
Sunday shows: Streeting defends plan to use private sector to address NHS crisis
Sophy Ridge on Sunday Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended his plan to use the private sector to…
Ward says postal workers face “most brutal attack on jobs” of any sector
Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward has argued that postal workers are facing the “most brutal attack…
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…
“Failing absolutely catastrophically”: Paula Barker on Tory housing policy
“We’ve had 12 years of a Conservative government who, quite frankly, are failing the people of this country…
Lynch says ministers want strikes to go ahead and “torpedoed” negotiations
Mick Lynch has argued that the government wants strike action to take place and that ministers have “torpedoed”…
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…
To be the “party of working people”, Labour must take a stand on strikes
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced that members will go on strike for the first time in the…
Dodds: Nurse strike a sign of “gross negligence” on part of Tory government
Anneliese Dodds has described the news that nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will strike for two…
CWU warns postal workers face “armageddon moment” ahead of strikes
Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward has warned that postal workers are facing an “armageddon moment” in…
