Category Archives: Labour Party

Unite statement of solidarity with the people of Gaza

The following statement on the situation in Gaza was issued by Unite and signed by General Secretary Len McCluskey. Unite the union unreservedly condemns the outrageous Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people of Gaza. Unite calls for an immediate halt … Continue reading

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The Return Of ‘What Has Europe Ever Done For Us….’

Ed Miliband is to make a positive statement at the CBI Conference today in favour of remaining in the EU – even if he qualifies continuing membership as “for now”. David Cameron is being pushed further to the right by … Continue reading

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Tory Spin Doctor’s ‘Foul Mouthed’ Anti Muslim Rant

The Conservative Party have hired Aussie spin doctor Lynton Crosby to boost their flagging popularity and help run their election campaign. Crosby, a right wing ideologist, is the master of “dog whistle politics” playing on social division and prejudice. He … Continue reading

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Ireland’s ‘austerity’ is working – for profits

By Michael Burke The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has produced its latest institutional sector accounts for the Irish economy in 2011. The title would suggest they are among the driest economic data possible – from a long list. In fact … Continue reading

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Speak out now or risk losing your voice in Whitehall

The government has brought in new guidance allowing ministers to provide just two weeks to consult the public on their proposals rather than the usual 12 weeks. Without enough time to gather strong evidence and write a clear and considered … Continue reading

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Unite Campaign To Save LTI – Makers Of the Iconic London Black Cab

Sacked workers from the Coventry black cab maker Manganese Bronze will take to the streets of Coventry on 17th November with a black cab to build public support for Unite’s campaign to ‘Save our black cabs’. Supported by Unite, Unite … Continue reading

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Family friendly rights no substitute for workers’ rights

By Roger Jeary Nick Clegg has proudly announced the government will make “improvements” to parental leave, allowing fathers to share mothers’ maternity leave. But is this as good a deal as the Deputy Prime Minister wishes to make out? It’s … Continue reading

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Fighting Abolition Of The Agricultural Wages Board

On the day the ludicrously short and inadequate consultation on the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board ended, rural workers protested at Westminster. They were calling on the government to abandon plans which will plunge 154,000 rural workers in to … Continue reading

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Bloggers Of The World Unite: ‘Stop The Net Grab’

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is today (November 12th) launching a major new campaign to stop an attempt by the International Telecommunications Union (which is not a trade union but a UN body) to control the internet today. The proposals … Continue reading

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Obama: Was It The Unions What Won It? – Updated.

US unions are rightly claiming significant credit for the resounding election win by Barak Obama. The AFLCIO, in the form of its barnstorming president Rich Trumka, said that the swing states of Ohio, Wisconsin and Nevada were won through “union … Continue reading

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