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Cleaners at Goldsmiths will now be made university staff. However some have already lost their jobs.
New research has identified the ten dominant anti-Muslim narratives currently operating across Europe. Taking these into account the Counter Islamophobia Kit (CIK) project, which launches today at the European Parliament, seeks to provide the most effective counter messages.
Getting votes at work is a key fight for democracy in the 21st century. But how should new powers for employees be written into law?
Labour figures are starting to think seriously about how to deal with automation and the potential loss of millions of jobs.
The wording of Labour’s proposed new Brexit policy is clear as mud – but many believe ‘full participation’ in the Single Market means ensuring free movement of workers.
Pauline Bryan also said Labour have “allowed our representatives to become distant, not just from the electorate but the party too.”
LFF Contributing Editor Prem Sikka led the team behind Labour’s latest economic policy – and explains why it’s essential to turn the UK’s economy around.
John McDonnell has suggested that a ‘People’s Vote’ should not include the option of staying in the EU. While it might placate the press, it will damage Labour’s goals.
“Labour will never win again unless we recognise patriotism as a progressive value.”
“The leadership can say what they want but the membership is clear – Brexit is a disaster,” a Labour source tells this site.
