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Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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EXCLUSIVE: Greens accuse PM of misleading Parliament over care homes
“The question is whether the Prime Minister deliberately misled the select committee or did so out of ignorance and incompetence.”
With a key college facing closure, trade union education is under threat
While workers face unprecedented risks to their livelihoods and safety, training for union reps is under threat in the North West.
Johnson falsely claims coronavirus patients weren’t sent to care homes
His claim is contradicted by government guidelines.
Exclusive: London’s contact tracers not paid living wage
Labour said low pay devalues their vital role.
Union membership rose before coronavirus and is soaring now
Union membership increased by 91,000 last year.
School workers reveal PPE fears ahead of school reopening
Just 4% feel they have enough protective gear
EXCLUSIVE: Loan firm accused of profiting off NHS brand
“Rather than supporting the national effort and rallying round our NHS, a private company is looking to make a quick buck,” campaigners told LFF.