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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Home Office staff hit back at immigration schemes with threat of strikes
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‘Swathes of the Conservative’s ‘Rural Wall’ are defecting to Labour after years of economic neglect.’
5 massive wins for Unite in the last month
The union has won more impressive pay rises and improved conditions for members in recent weeks
St Mungo’s workers rally on first day of month-long strike
‘If St Mungos think this is going to be a flash in the pan, they’re very much mistaken’
Tory press turns a blind eye to the party’s donations from those with links to dictators
The Tories have accepted money from those with links to the Putin regime and to the former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak.
Even the most ardent Leave areas now want closer ties with the EU, poll reveals
Overall, 53% of voters believe the UK should pursue closer ties with the EU compared to 14 per cent who want a more distant relationship.
RMT berates Tory councillor for ‘skiving’ tube workers comment
‘For a member of the London Assembly to accuse public transport workers who keep our capital moving today and during Covid of being “skivers” is reprehensible’
The four MPs who claimed driving fines on expenses
The MPs in question are now being contacted and asked to repay the fines.
Charities call for ‘complete reform’ of childcare system, including better pay for professionals
‘Childcare holds the power to tackle disadvantage by enabling parents to work and boosting children’s outcomes. But this opportunity is being missed and new government investment risks entrenching rather than changing an unequal system,’ says the JRF.