Research by the GMB union shows that the value of taxpayer-funded contracts - including central and local government - given to outsourcing companies increased by 53 per cent last year to £95 billion.
The argument that national sovereignty is essential for democracy is gaining ground…
A former top Home Office official discusses how to enforce immigration policy…
Brexit is in danger. Despite the defeat in parliament on 29 January of every binding amendment to block or delay Brexit – including Labour’s permanent customs union – parliament is still strongly against leaving.
Time is running out for the EU to get a new “Framework” agreement covering all aspects of its relationship with Switzerland.
The Scottish transport secretary refused to face union delegation fighting for the retention of skilled railway work in Scotland.
Around 500 years ago William Tyndale produced a Bible in English – and paid for it with his life…
The government published its overdue NHS Long Term Plan for England in January. There’s significant spending – but several critical weaknesses…
11 February 2019
RMT members on Northern Trains look to have brought their two-year dispute over guards on trains to a successful conclusion. Talks will now take place to put an agreement into practice.
11 February 2019
Millions around the country are experiencing every day the consequences of a political system that has washed its hand of the people and handed control over to the European Union, the market, or both.
10 February 2019
Brexit is in danger. Despite the defeat in parliament on 29 January of every binding amendment to block or delay Brexit – including Labour’s permanent customs union – parliament is still strongly against leaving.
