Now finish the job
18 June 2019
The latest attempt by would-be Brexit wreckers was defeated in Parliament last week. But the job is not yet done. They will try again.
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Primary teachers strike over forced academisation
Teachers at a primary school in Waltham Abbey, Essex, will begin a series of strikes this week over plans to force it into the hands of a controversial academy trust.
Petition launched to protect British seafaring
18 June 2019
Momentum is developing around campaigns to use Brexit to boost employment, wages and conditions among British seafarers.
We're in good shape for no deal - official
16 June 2019
Britain is in good shape for a no deal Brexit, according to the head of the civil service. He said preparations for leaving the EU without an agreement were now advanced, despite earlier fears.
Bristolians campaign for better trains
11 June 2019
Like many cities Bristol needs better public transport. Bristolians have been doing something about that with a long running campaign for an improved local train service.
Union attacks offshore immigration waiver
Shipping union Nautilus has hit out at a decision to extend an immigration waiver for offshore wind construction companies operating in British waters.
Report shows 21 per cent cut in local government spending
31 May 2019
Local government spending on services has fallen by more than a fifth over 10 years, according to a new report.
NHS training body still looking outside Britain
30 May 2019
The body responsible for educating and training the NHS workforce in England is still fixated on importing labour from abroad.
More jobs to be filled from abroad
30 May 2019
The government appears to be ploughing on with plans to denude countries that need their highly skilled workers more than we do rather than train our own here.
British Steel must be saved
28 May 2019
The collapse of British Steel will be disastrous for its 5,000 workers and 20,000 others in the supply chain and it will damage British industry too.
Britain voted Brexit - again
27 May 2019
The working class has told the pro-EU ruling class to carry out our 2016 instruction to leave the EU through the vote in the EU elections. It was a failure to have to take part; the Brititsh people will have to take control to enforce the decision.
Save Essex Libraries
27 May 2019
Essex County Council is facing fierce protests against cuts to its library service. A demonstration in Chelmsford on 8 June is the latest action to keep the pressure on the council.