James Cleverly’s attack on 4-day week doesn’t go to plan after presenters give him some facts
‘Happy workers, less turnover, more profit. What’s your problem?’
Zack Polanski calls on government to impose robust sanctions on Israel amid Lebanon bombing
‘What is it going to take for this government to actually put robust sanctions on Israel?’
LFF editorial: Why do the right not care about the cost of keeping children in poverty?
The cost of child poverty extends beyond the physical and emotional hardship felt by children growing up in low-income families.
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Amazon strikes escalate as second warehouse votes to walk out
“A game changing moment in the campaign”
Government will miss target of 40 new hospitals, scathing report from spending watchdog finds
“By the definition the government used in 2020, it will not now deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030.”
TUC slams new Pacific trade deal as ‘bad for workers at home and abroad’
Alarms raised over new ‘corporate court system’ and workers’ rights at risk in post-Brexit deal
New school uniform donation scheme launched to help families struggling with the cost of living
Pupils attending school with inadequate uniform is one of the most visible effects of child poverty.
‘Woke’ school wrapped up in ‘cat’ controversy given thumbs up by Ofsted
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s request, the school standards watchdog carried out a snap inspection and, in a blow to the ‘anti-woke’ brigade and culture warriors, presented a glowing report of Rye College.
Europe’s lurch to the far-right, and its influence on UK Conservatives
With its general election just a week away, fears are mounting that the hard-right Vox party could form part of Spain’s national government. The win would embolden far-right parties that have been thriving across Europe. The UK cannot afford to be complacent about the rise of the protectionist far-right that’s taking shape all around us.
Public sector pay: What has been offered and which sectors fall short of workers’ requests?
‘Today’s announcement represents yet another pay cut in real terms and serves only to increase the losses faced by doctors after more than a decade’s worth of sub-inflation pay awards.’
Michael Gove mocked for saying work for no-deal Brexit made UK ‘match fit’ for pandemic
‘My god I’ve seen Gove talk some absolute rubbish, but this is off-the-scale demented.’
Video shows Margot Robbie explaining why trade unions are so important
“I’m very much in support of all the unions”
A 10 point plan to end economic stagnation and misery
‘The government’s policies have delivered stagnation and misery. A new course needs to be charted.’