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Trade Unions

Trade unionist arms factory protest Israel. Banner at front of protest reads "ceasefire now, stop arming Israel, end the occupation'
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Trade unionists shut down UK arms factories demanding halt of arms exports to Israel

Hannah Davenport
20 March, 2024

Over 600 workers undeterred by UK Government’s ‘threats’ to pro-Palestine protest

Suella Braverman Rwanda scheme
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This is how much it will cost to send someone to Rwanda

Hannah Davenport
19 March, 2024

‘The Rwanda scheme is exceptionally poor value for money’

Gary Smith GMB union leader
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EXCLUSIVE: GMB leader accused of cronyism amid sexual harassment row

Hannah Davenport
19 March, 2024

Gary Smith under fire after ‘shooting match’ comments to woman revealed in secret recordings

James Cleverly on a mobile phone
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Politicians must stop making overseas social workers ‘scapegoats for government failings’, blast unions

Hannah Davenport
13 March, 2024

Unions have hit back at Tory MPs for creating an ‘unwelcome’ environment for overseas workers in the UK

Mick Whelan Aslef leader train drivers union
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Exclusive: Aslef leader warns train drivers’ strikes could ‘go harder’ amid government radio silence

Hannah Davenport
12 March, 2024

‘If there’s no willingness on the other side to talk to you how do you resolve that? I can’t force the government to come into a room with me.’

Amazon
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Amazon hit with fresh strikes in ‘huge blow’ after second bid for union recognition

Hannah Davenport
12 March, 2024

UK Amazon workers take ‘another huge step forward in building a unionised workplace’

Photos of Ian Lavery MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Zarah Sultana MP, Richard Burgon MP, Alison Thewliss MP, John McDonell MP
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28 MPs call for ‘full inquiry’ into policing of Miners’ Strike

Chris Jarvis
11 March, 2024

These MPs have all signed an Early Day Motion marking the 40th anniversary of the strike

Jeremy Hunt Spring Budget
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‘Pre-election gimmicks’: How trade unions reacted to the Budget

Hannah Davenport
6 March, 2024

From missed opportunities to ‘Tory hot air’, trade unions weigh in on the Spring Budget announcements

Esther McVey common sense tsar
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‘Common Sense Minister’ blasted out of touch after tirade against 4-day week 

Hannah Davenport
5 March, 2024

The Tory MP has been taken apart after deeming support for a 4-day week ‘socialist madness’

Jeremy Hunt Chancellor Budget
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Union leaders demand Jeremy Hunt give ‘vital’ extra cash to public services in Budget

Hannah Davenport
5 March, 2024

“Prioritising politically-driven tax cuts while decimating services is the wrong choice”

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