Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’
Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues
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May’s capitulation to the Brexit “nightmare team” is Labour’s chance to step up
To appease hardline Brexiteers, Downing Street said the UK is “categorically” leaving the customs union – going against what a clear majority of the public now want.
Carillion could be the spur to radically reform company law. Here’s what’s at stake
Parliament will grill Carillion bosses tomorrow – they may use the opportunity to look at corporate law overall.
Our prison service is failing women – and it’s costing lives
As an inquest reports on fatal failings at New Hall Prison, it’s clear that mental health care in our prison system is at breaking point.
Revealed: Why Remainers can’t win the Brexit debate solely on economics
Previously unseen polling shows how difficult the Leave vote is to shift – even in the face of overwhelming economic evidence. We must build a vision for remaining in the EU.
Councils are ‘re-nationalising’ services after Carillion’s collapse
From libraries to park staff, councils are taking back control after the collapse of outsourcing giant Carillion.
This corporate takeover will show whether May is really committed to an industrial strategy
The government must reject the buy-out of a key manufacturing firm if they are serious about protecting UK manufacturing.
The government must stop ignoring young people on Brexit. It’s our futures on the line
A new anti-Brexit campaign, aims to highlight the UK government’s neglect of young people’s views on Europe – and to mobilise 18-25-year-olds to demand they are heard.
Edinburgh university offers new Vice Chancellor a staggering £410k – as lecturers fight 40% cut to pensions
Tactless pay hike comes as staff at 61 universities, including Edinburgh, prepare to strike over pensions.
NHS staff are fighting back against outsourcing to ‘arms length’ companies
Up to 1,650 local hospital staff across two different NHS trusts face transfer to subsidiary companies, where unions worry their employment rights could be eroded away.
Privatising while Rome burns: Why we need a moratorium on outsourcing
As the MoD launch plans to flog off their fire service, unions are warning another Carillion-style collapse could be round the corner.