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23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

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Gig economy bosses may be about to take a mighty beating

Josiah Mortimer
15 June, 2018

The IWGB has been allowed to take forward its case that Deliveroo riders have the right to formal representation through their union.

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What happened to the government’s promises to protect the environment after Brexit?

Keirra Box
15 June, 2018

Michael Gove committed to protecting the environment after Brexit – but the government have torpedoed plans that would ensure that.

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Why Remainers shouldn’t mourn the EEA defeat

Eloise Todd
15 June, 2018

Being in the European Economic Area with no say is far inferior to what we have now, writes Best for Britain chief Eloise Todd.

Frances O’Grady: Unions are starting to win the battle against forced self-employment

Frances O'Grady
15 June, 2018

The Pimlico Plumbers case sends a strong signal: bosses can no longer shun their responsibilities, writes the TUC’s General Secretary.

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It’s time to turn the tide on water privatisation

Ellen Lees
14 June, 2018

Nationalising our water industry is both feasible and affordable, according to campaign group We Own It.

Labour’s decision to pull us out of the single market was based on distortion

Molly Scott Cato
14 June, 2018

Labour threw away a chance to defeat the government, writes Molly Scott Cato MEP.

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Tim Farron: The Tories are breaking their promises to protect child refugees

Tim Farron
14 June, 2018

Britain has a proud history of taking in those fleeing war and persecution. But we are falling behind on our responsibilities.

Le Tour de Frack: Activists have found a new way to highlight the fracking debate

Al Williams
14 June, 2018

The push for shale gas is still strong – but campaigners are riding to ‘reclaim the power’.

Don’t buy the myths – staying in the EEA is vital for Britain

Ian Murray
13 June, 2018

As MPs prepare to vote on whether to keep Britain in the European Economic Area, Labour MP Ian Murray takes down the four key arguments for leaving.

Tory MP shouted ‘suicide’ as solution to devolution debate

Josiah Mortimer
13 June, 2018

The Speaker refused to act – yet the SNP MP targeted was removed for ‘disorderly’ conduct for demanding vote during PMQs today.

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