Matthew Goodwin named as Reform UK candidate in Gorton and Denton by-election
We should point out that Goodwin is also a vocal supporter of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, an autocratic ruler known for attacks on free speech.
Number 10 says Andy Burnham was told in advance he would be rejected as Labour by-election candidate
No 10 “therefore interpret his application as an explicit attempt to destabilise Starmer and sow dissent, rather than – which he claims – see off the threat from Reform”
Why it’s time for CEO-to-worker pay caps
A new approach based on CEO to worker pay gap caps could ensure execs are committed to providing a public good, as opposed to being driven solely by financial incentives.
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Cleaners at London universities just secured victory after years of protest
“This victory brings hope and shows other outsourced workers the path to follow: a path of determination, boldness, unity and solidarity.”
Jonathan Ashworth: The Chancellor has a lot to answer for when it comes to England’s Covid shambles
The Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care tore into the Tories – including Rishi Sunak – in the Commons on Monday, as England heads into another lockdown.
The BBC did a puff piece on far-right anti-migrant activists
The article paints a sympathetic picture of vigilantes who take it upon themselves to act as border force.
Westminster has thrown Wales and Scotland under the bus over furlough
The Tories’ management of the pandemic has seen a surge in support for independence movements in both Wales and Scotland.
What’s next for Labour after the anti-Semitism report?
Jeremy Corbyn’s subsequent comments and ensuing suspension has unfortunately come to overshadow the substance of the EHRC report.
Government could be taken to court over ‘cronyist’ Covid jobs
Alongside Harding’s appointment, lawyers will be challenging a ‘string of other appointments’ made seemingly with ‘no advertisement or fair recruitment process’.
Radical roundup: 10 stories that got missed
Left Foot Forward’s roundup of the progressive news you might have missed so far this week.
Hugo Pierre: Unison should back candidates who challenge pro-cuts Labour councillors
Pierre is backed by the Socialist Party.
Prem Sikka: Gambling inflicts misery – we need more regulation
Credit card gambling has been banned – but we must go further.