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Global arms companies poised for record profits as orders soar

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 August, 2024

As the global arms industry enjoys unprecedented financial gains fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending, ethical concerns and calls for accountability are also intensifying.

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‘No Pride in Detention’: Campaign fights for LGBTQ+ refugees’ rights

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 August, 2024

‘Millions of people voted against the cruelty of the previous government and its mistreatment of those seeking sanctuary. Continuing with these plans is a missed opportunity for meaningful change.’

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Shocking new data shows the scale of workplace bullying towards LGBT+ staff

Chris Jarvis
28 August, 2024

Young LGBT+ workers report facing higher levels of discrimination at work

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Scotland and Wales have promised Free School Meals to all primary school children, why can’t England, campaigners ask?

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
25 August, 2024

As calls grow for the government to implement the policy nationwide to help lift children out of poverty, Labour continues to face criticism for its controversial decision to maintain the two-child benefit cap.

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Telegraph criticised for misleading headline blaming Britain’s water pollution crisis on Labour

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
25 August, 2024

‘The Telegraph is having a bit of a laugh at our expense.’

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Brexiteers ridiculed for complaining about £6 EU entry fee

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
24 August, 2024

‘The UK is not being picked on by the EU. The rule applies to all.’

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Labour members to protest own party conference over deportation plans

Chris Jarvis
21 August, 2024

Labour Campaign for Free Movement called Yvette Cooper’s announcement ‘disgraceful’

Huw Merriman
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Former Tory rail minister apologies for failure to resolve train strikes

Chris Jarvis
21 August, 2024

He also called for an end to the ‘demonisation’ of railway workers

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Sellafield power workers win 7.5% pay rise after Unite industrial action

Chris Jarvis
21 August, 2024

‘This deal is one more example of Unite’s relentless focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions delivering dividends for our members’

Yvette Cooper in Downing Street
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Yvette Cooper’s deportation plans face criticism from migration experts and campaigners

Chris Jarvis
21 August, 2024

“Detention & deportation are brutal & useless for anything but enriching private companies that enact it.”

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