Taylor review got it wrong — Corbyn must clear up confusion in the gig economy
The Taylor Review may have been written by the former head of Tony Blair’s Downing Street policy unit…
Workers
Corbyn could tackle gig economy abuses by letting workers build up rights over a year
The problem with the Taylor report is that it fails to address the wider economic impact on the…
Rail, energy and Royal Mail nationalisation at heart of Corbyn’s leaked plan to transform Britain
Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to renationalise the railways, energy market and Royal Mail if he is elected prime…
Labour must stand up for the skills and rights of older workers and see off the threat of UKIP, a councillor writes
Although the level of unemployment was largely flat, when new figures were announced today, one group that seems…
Tom Watson: Technology gives us an exciting future – but it would be negligent if we didn’t consider the risk to workers
This is the full speech delivered by Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, at the Co-operative Party economy conference this…
Bill Esterson: Families, young people and small firms need help – otherwise all the Tory talk about “strugglers” is just hot air
We face a chronic shortage of homes to rent. According to this week’s report from the Royal Institute of…
Labour warns “reactionary” May government will pose threat to unions
John McDonnell today laid out the basis of Labour’s critique of Theresa May by attacking her “reactionary” new…
Unite claims victory over tipping scandal – but demands new laws
Unite has demanded tough new laws to ensure that restaurant staff receive the entirety of customers’ tips. Britain’s…
What about the workers?
No, the old Clause IV should not be brought back. Its language is obscure. It does not describe…
Rebalance the economy to workers and the regions
We heard this week from the Tories and Lib Dems how their economic plan is on track and…
