Threat to allotments is real [print version]
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner prompted a storm of outrage when it emerged that she has eased the way for councils to sell off allotments.
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1787: The Calton Weavers
In 1787 six striking weavers from the Calton area of Glasgow were killed and many more injured. The annual commemoration of their watershed struggle is building towards the 240th anniversary in 2027.
The first plan for nurses – demand employment!
14 August 2025
Newly qualified nurses this year don’t have jobs to go to due to a recruitment freeze. This is a crucial point in their careers and the NHS needs them. Action is needed!
NHS freezes out new graduates
14 August 2025
Despite staff shortages newly qualified medical professionals in all disciplines are finding it difficult to get jobs due to recruitment freezes. This wasteful situation has a direct impact on patient care in the NHS.
Hollowing out London: school closure
14 August 2025
A Workers reader writes to point out that the closure of primary schools is both a symptom of workers being priced out of London and something which will hinder its reversal.
Water Commission has no answer
13 August 2025
The water industry is a mess. A report commissioned by the government on regulating the industry doesn’t provide any answers.
Respect our bleeding skills say phlebotomists
13 August 2025
A group of healthcare workers in Gloucestershire are taking on their trust which refuses to pay them at the right grade. Strike action has been going on since April.
Cardiff bus fight for pay and conditions
13 August 2025
Cardiff bus workers, members of Unite union, are to vote on a new pay offer after being set for three weeks of continuous strike action. They are fighting against low pay and poor conditions.
Bus disputes in south east England
13 August 2025
Arriva bus workers in south east England are being balloted on strike action over a below-inflation pay offer. Stikes could begin in September, resulting in major disruption to bus services in the areas affected.
Spreading war, not peace
11 August 2025
The Labour government has spread its talk of war to the Pacific, against China in particular. This is a dangerous development.
Ukraine – plain talking from RMT
11 August 2025
In contrast to the Labour government, the RMT union sees the folly in backing Ukraine against Russia. It says that won’t lead to peace.
Resident doctors prepare to strike again
14 July 2025
Doctors in training are once again taking strike action in pursuit of restoring their pay to former levels. They will need a flexible approach as they cannot rely on the continuing support from the public and colleagues.