UK economy shrinks at quickest pace in seven months
“Another dismal day for growth in the UK economy. Appalling Tory decisions (and failures to make decisions) have left us stuck in a low growth, high tax trap.”
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‘Catastrophic poll’ for Tories shows three in four voters want a change in government
75% of voters believe the UK needs a change of government, with even half of 2019 Tory voters agreeing.
TUC Congress: Union majority backs Ukraine solidarity motion
Trade unions support ‘financial and practical aid’ for Ukraine
Unions warn of the AI ‘tidal wave’ coming towards workers
“We can’t stop the tide, but we can build a boat.”
Home Office faces legal challenge against use of Bibby Stockholm barge for refugees
The barge is a key part of the government’s policy to end the use of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers.
Angela Rayner vows to make trade union laws “fit for the 21st century”
“It’s not a nice add on. It’s not something just to keep the unions happy,” assured Rayner at TUC Congress
Even Tory voters support Labour’s New Deal for Workers, new poll finds
Labour has pledged to deliver new rights for working people in an employment bill in its first 100 days.
Exclusive: FBU’s Matt Wrack on climate change, Labour and the Bibby Stockholm barge
Exclusive interview with Matt Wrack of the Fire Brigades Union
Unions support campaign of non-compliance against minimum service levels
“No-none remembers those that comply with oppression”
TUC Congress: Sharon Graham blasts ‘timid’ politicians in call for public ownership of energy
“The challenges we face are just too big to leave to the timid”