News A kick in the teeth… and why the government is a driverless car – top Labour figures react to the Budget Figures from across the labour movement have given their take on today’s Budget. Sadiq Khan, mayor of London: This… 22nd November, 2017, 3:58 pm
News A rushed and ramshackle power grab – MPs and unions condemn Tory trade bill The Tories’ new Brexit trade bill has been condemned by figures from across the labour movement. The draft… Peter Edwards 8th November, 2017, 11:14 am
News Unite’s Commons reps upbeat after summit with PM on sex scandal Unite has moved one step closer to winning formal recognition in parliament as trade unions met Theresa May… Peter Edwards 8th November, 2017, 9:26 am
Comment A living wage for young people is essential to an economy that works for the many Raising the minimum wage to £10 an hour was a key part of the Labour Party’s election manifesto.… Rania Ramli 7th November, 2017, 11:30 am
News Exclusive: Corbyn allies agree swift timetable for party democracy review Labour’s review of internal democracy will be completed in the first half of next year as allies of… Peter Edwards 2nd November, 2017, 9:00 am
Comment Sex harassment claims show why MPs’ staff must be granted union recognition – Watson’s letter to Commons watchdog This is the full letter sent by Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, to Marcial Boo, chief executive of… Tom Watson 31st October, 2017, 12:41 pm
News Exclusive: Pro-single market candidate joins race for Labour’s ruling body A trade union activist is entering the race for Labour’s ruling body by running on a pro-single market… Peter Edwards 31st October, 2017, 9:18 am
News Tories using universal credit to punish the poor, Corbyn tells Unite conference The Tories are punishing people for being poor, Jeremy Corbyn said today as he stepped up his attack… Peter Edwards 28th October, 2017, 4:37 pm
Comment Unite will always take on the companies which put profits before safety and fairness Unite’s members gather in beautiful Aviemore while turbulent times grip the UK. Theresa May told us that we… Pat Rafferty 28th October, 2017, 8:00 am
Comment Unite: Candidate selections give us a chance to ensure more working class voices are heard in Westminster “We are a government in waiting” was Jeremy Corbyn’s message to party conference. Across the country, members, unions and… Anneliese Midgley 19th October, 2017, 2:00 pm