10 wildest comments from members of Kemi Badenoch’s new shadow cabinet
From the offensive to the bizarre
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Mick Lynch takes down Daily Mail reporter with typically cool response to ‘Mick Grinch’ nickname
The RMT boss is back flooring critics in the corporate media with his no-nonsense, down-to-earth attitude.
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MPs slam rules which would allow them to claim Christmas parties on expenses for first time
“MPs can claim the costs of food and refreshments for an office festive” in their parliamentary or constituency offices.”
Out-of-touch Rishi Sunak is ‘registered with private GP practice promising same-day appointments for £250’
Unlike many of us up and down the country who struggle to get same day appointments, mega rich Sunak, the richest MP in Parliament, is registered with a West London clinic that charges £250 for ‘a half-hour consultation
COP27 fails to meet the demands of the climate emergency
‘As the road to COP28 in the oil and petrol haven of the UAE begins, then more work will need to be done to curb the control of the fossil fuel industry and to ensure a pathway to 1.5 degrees of warming is secured.’
EXCLUSIVE: Majority of voters say energy companies should be taken into public ownership, poll finds
A majority of Conservative Party voters also support taking energy companies into public ownership, with 52% backing such a change
The Retained EU Law Bill is a disaster in the making
Trade unionists should recognise what is at risk from the Bill and its sunset clauses.
Wera Hobhouse MP: ‘Harassment is both morally unacceptable and bad for the economy, this is how I’m fighting to get rid of it’
‘A TUC survey suggested 79% of women do not report their experience of sexual harassment, for many reasons, including fear of repercussions, lack of awareness regarding their rights, and fear of not being taken seriously.’
Brexit: One in five Leave voters regret their decision, poll finds
As the country’s economy slides, and the Bank of England governor admits it is performing worse than those in the eurozone and the US, a significant majority of the population believe leaving the EU was a mistake.
‘Disgraceful’: Unions react to the autumn statement
‘The chancellor has decided to double down on the Conservatives’ recipe for recession, ushering in a new era of austerity in public services.’