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Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week

Basit Mahmood
Yesterday

A roundup of news on the left…

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Tory party hits new low after MP is condemned for appalling comments on child refugees

Basit Mahmood
Yesterday

“Just when you think you’ve heard it all, the Tory Party find a new low.”

Jonathan Gullis

Dawn Butler MP: We need more of Jacinda Ardern’s authenticity in British politics

Dawn Butler
Yesterday

‘I know from my own experience that centring women is not easy to do.’

Jacinda Ardern

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EXCLUSIVE: Voters say government has treated striking workers unfairly, poll finds

Basit Mahmood
Yesterday

The public isn’t on the side of the government.

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The government is pushing GMO deregulation at breakneck speed

Natalie Bennett
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

‘The science is still far too uncertain, and what we know has not been properly considered or understood, by the government, or by parliament.’

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Unite secures Luton Airport staff 28% pay rise

Hannah Davenport
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

‘An excellent deal for members’

Abellio bus strike

Abellio bus drivers enter 20th day of strike action

Hannah Davenport
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

‘The cup has run over and the company need to show more respect for their workers.’ London bus drivers on day 20 of strike action.

Richard Sharp

‘Independent’ probe into BBC chair’s loan guarantee for Boris Johnson will be led by Tory supporter

Basit Mahmood
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

William Shawcross once wrote: “Only a vote for the Conservatives offers any hope of drawing back from the abyss.”

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Richard Burgon MP: Let’s give the public the power to call general elections

Richard Burgon
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

‘We urgently need to offer ways of fixing the broken politics that got us here in the first place.’

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EXCLUSIVE: Majority of voters say government has not done enough to prevent strikes, poll finds

Basit Mahmood
25 January, 2023 (2 days ago)

80% of Labour Party voters say that the government has not done enough to prevent strikes, as do 57% of Conservative Party voters

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  • Richard Burgon MP: Let’s give the public the power to call general electionsRichard Burgon MP: Let’s give the public the power… by Richard Burgon
  • A full list of upcoming strike datesA full list of upcoming strike dates by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
  • Liz Truss turns to the US in a bid to rehabilitate her political careerLiz Truss turns to the US in a bid to rehabilitate… by Basit Mahmood
  • Nigel Farage slammed for ‘Irish are speaking out about’ asylum seekers tweetNigel Farage slammed for ‘Irish are speaking out… by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
  • Rees-Mogg mocked over GB News’ hosting rumoursRees-Mogg mocked over GB News’ hosting rumours by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
  • Daily Mirror’s front page savages Tories over latest sleaze scandalsDaily Mirror’s front page savages Tories over latest… by Basit Mahmood