Pictures: Thousands protest cost-of-living crisis in London
The mounting cost-of-living crisis in the UK has led thousands of people to take to the streets of London. Continue reading Pictures: Thousands protest cost-of-living crisis in London
Category: Trade Unions & Workers’ Rights
British Labour MP criticises China’s actions in Hong Kong as moves to ‘crush dissent and stifle political freedom’
A British Labour MP called on the labour movement to show solidarity with the people of Hong Kong following crackdowns on the region’s democracy by the Chinese government. Continue reading British Labour MP criticises China’s actions in Hong Kong as moves to ‘crush dissent and stifle political freedom’
Pictures: Jeremy Corbyn attends People’s Assembly demonstration in London
Protestors gathered in vast numbers in central London today against austerity and the Conservative Party’s governance of the UK. Continue reading Pictures: Jeremy Corbyn attends People’s Assembly demonstration in London
Owen Jones reveals Labour Right playbook for Unite union election
The political commentator believes the Labour Right will hold fire on calling for a leadership challenge until election rules have been changed to make a left run untenable. Continue reading Owen Jones reveals Labour Right playbook for Unite union election
Labour MPs demand China release ‘all political prisoners in Hong Kong’ as Lee Cheuk-Yan faces trial
Dozens of British Labour MPs and campaigners have voiced their solidarity with Hong Kong labour activist Lee Cheuk-Yan as he faces trial. Continue reading Labour MPs demand China release ‘all political prisoners in Hong Kong’ as Lee Cheuk-Yan faces trial
‘It’s like a slap in the face’ – Union calls for government response to support artists
Artists in the UK are feeling ‘disregarded’ by the Government according to the Artists’ Union England who claim Chancellor Rishi Sunak is ignoring their calls for support. Continue reading ‘It’s like a slap in the face’ – Union calls for government response to support artists
Communists in Canada mark centenary of struggle as party eyes breakthrough
The Communist Party of Canada (CPC), founded under conditions of illegality in May 1921, has ambitious plans to mark its centenary. Continue reading Communists in Canada mark centenary of struggle as party eyes breakthrough
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival finds new way to reach supporters in spite of pandemic cancellation
To the disappointment of many long-time supporters, the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival was cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic – but the festival’s organisers have an alternate plan in store. Continue reading Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival finds new way to reach supporters in spite of pandemic cancellation
Coronavirus pandemic could drastically change the role of government, leading trade unionist says
Government’s role in society will be under the spotlight as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a leading trade unionist told Redaction Politics. Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic could drastically change the role of government, leading trade unionist says
Resisting colonialism through fashion
THE legacy of colonialism is being used by the fast fashion industry to exploit garment workers around the world, a major UK campaign group warned. Continue reading Resisting colonialism through fashion
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