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Why undocumented migrants must be included in the Covid Inquiry
‘While the government hosted many struggling with homelessness with the “Everyone In” scheme, Chioma’s unstable immigration status meant she couldn’t access the accommodation offered.’
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Health unions call for game-changing pay rise to halt NHS staff exodus
The 14 unions – representing 1.2 million health staff in England – are calling on ministers to act urgently with a significant wage boost.
Tory MP Michael Fabricant slammed for saying Nusrat Ghani ‘hardly obviously Muslim’
Isn’t it time the Tories removed the whip from Fabricant?
Why I’m not shocked at the Conservative Party’s appalling treatment of Nusrat Ghani
‘What also strikes me is the clear disconnect that exists right now in the Westminster bubble, between politicians to media pundits, on the one hand and Muslim communities up and down the country on the other, so many of whom who aren’t shocked by these appalling allegations.’
Calls for Treasury to make immediate cash payments to ease cost-of living crisis
‘The government cannot stand by and allow the rising cost of living to knock people off their feet,’ says the JRF, amid demands for the chancellor to hand out cash payments to help struggling families.
Bus drivers’ set for more strikes over poverty pay
As the ‘year of the squeeze’ kicks in, employees of two transport companies are to go on more strikes in coming weeks over an unresolved pay dispute.
Right Wing Watch newsletter, Week 4 January 2022
January 2022 Week 4 Right Wing Watch newsletter from Left Foot Forward
Tension escalates in Bury over Wakeford’s defection as Labour defends no by-election
Another car crash week for the PM saw Bury South MP Christian Wakeford defect from the Conservatives to Labour, leading to calls for a by-election.