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Yearly Archives: 2019
A selection of the times Boris Johnson lied in PMQs
And of course, this isn’t the first time
Case for fracking destroyed by public spending watchdog
Is this the end of the road for the shale gas industry?
How Johnson’s Brexit will throw the UK into the arms of Trump
As a new report sets out the economic impact of Brexit, Jeremy Smith looks at what a US trade deal would mean for Britain.
How Johnson’s “die in a ditch” pledge turned to dust
The People’s Vote campaign analyse Tuesday’s historic events.
Tories can press ahead on Brexit without consent of devolved nations
Despite protests from the Scottish left, political analysis suggests devolved legislatures may struggle to stop a No-Deal Brexit if withdrawal bill passes through Parliament.
Outsourced Unison staff at UCL win better terms in time for Christmas
University agrees to equalise pay, pensions and leave for outsourced workers, including an offer of two weeks of additional annual leave from 1 December.
Parlour games and puff: the press are failing us on Brexit
What the UK needs is responsible journalism to hold politicians to account and insist that government actions are fully scrutinised, says Mary MacCallum Sullivan.
WTO – no: 5 things every worker should know about digital trade
International e-commerce talks in Switzerland at the WTO are a chance to address inequalities, argues Laura Bannister.
Four steps to take us to a green and fairer economy
Here’s how the TUC plans to ensure a just transition to net zero for workers.