Seven ways the Spring Budget has failed to help working people
‘The elephant in the room is the lack of funding for pay rises to recruit/retain public sector workers.’
Yearly Archives: 2023
Unite the Union reveals profits of Britain’s biggest firms gone up by 89%
We are living in a ‘cost of profiteering crisis’, says Sharon Graham
‘Cancel culture addicts:’ Keir Starmer grills Rishi Sunak over BBC impartiality row at PMQs
The Prime Minister was probed into why he didn’t stand up to ‘snowflake’ Tory MPs over their behaviour surrounding the suspension of the BBC host Gary Lineker.
Doctor’s union membership hits record high as strike continues
17,000 doctors joined the union since the start of this year
Daily Mail columnist mocked for flawed Gary Lineker and Fiona Bruce comparison
‘The Mail thrives on sowing division.’
Why are tube workers on strike?
‘The fundemental issue is government failure to properly fund transport for London’
‘A National Disgrace:’ Mick Lynch rips into government inaction over punishing ‘rogue company’ that sacked hundreds of P&O workers
‘RMT will continue to campaign for stronger seafarers’ rights.’
Hunt urged to reward key workers and tackle inequality in Spring Budget
Amid fears that the Chancellor will uphold policies that favour the rich, calls are being made for Jeremy Hunt to tackle child poverty and inequality and reward key workers.
TUC poll reveals extent of public sector retention crisis
Nearly two-fifths of public sector workers are actively considering leaving the profession or have already taken steps to leave
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of news from progressive outlets…