‘LGBT+ rights is an essential battle for us as trade unionists’
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Opinion: LGBT+ History Month is a month to push for better
‘LGBT+ rights is an essential battle for us as trade unionists’
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The Good Society
I was at an event last year where I was asked to list three books that have most influenced my thinking. One of those was The Spirit Level (2009) by Professor Richard Wilkinson and Professor Kate Pickett. The Spirit Level sounded t…Read more…
Re-elected as UNISON Greater London Regional Council officer (Finance Convenor) 2026-27
I was pleased to be re‑elected with a solid majority as Finance Convenor (RCO) for the London Region, and I offer commiserations to my opponent. I think I was first elected to this role in either 2006 or 2007, which means this may well be my twen…Read more…
Supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan
As Ramadan begins, thoughtful workplace adjustments and open conversations can help Muslim employees balance faith, wellbeing and work
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Supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan
As Ramadan begins, thoughtful workplace adjustments and open conversations can help Muslim employees balance faith, wellbeing and work
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Employment Rights Act gives a ‘boost to all unions’
The latest tranche of changes, this week, will free unions from years of Tory red tape
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Employment Rights Act gives a ‘boost to all unions’
The latest tranche of changes, this week, will free unions from years of Tory red tape
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Every worker needs a union. Have you joined one yet?
Every worker needs a union. Have you joined one yet? https://lnkd.in/ejAkzRHF#HeartUnionsLast day of Love Unions Week 2026. Check out this TUC web site to find out which union you should consider joining. https://www.tuc.org.uk/heartunions&n…Read more…
Stop the Fire Service cuts
In their document proposing that Dorset & Wilts Fire Service closes 8 fire stations, they admit that they have “an … MoreRead more…
Stop the Fire Service cuts
In their document proposing that Dorset & Wilts Fire Service closes 8 fire stations, they admit that they have “an … MoreRead more…
‘We face very real threats to our reproductive rights’
UNISON agreed to champion reproductive health in the workplace and fight back against the far right
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‘We face very real threats to our reproductive rights’
UNISON agreed to champion reproductive health in the workplace and fight back against the far right
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‘Women are more than our appearance’
Women’s conference delegates discuss and condemn the ‘damage’ of controversial Equality and Human Rights Commission interim guidance
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‘Women are more than our appearance’
Women’s conference delegates discuss and condemn the ‘damage’ of controversial Equality and Human Rights Commission interim guidance
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Canning Town South Street Surgery
On Monday evening, I joined my fellow Labour candidates in Canning Town South for a street surgery in their ward. We managed to get into some of the newer blocks and chatted with residents about any issues or concerns they had with Newham Council,…Read more…
Canning Town South Street Surgery
On Monday evening, I joined my fellow Labour candidates in Canning Town South for a street surgery in their ward. We managed to get into some of the newer blocks and chatted with residents about any issues or concerns they had with Newham Council,…Read more…
Labour LGA Conference 2026 (and West Ham Street Surgery)
Last Saturday morning I joined my West Ham colleagues for a street surgery before heading to Coventry for the Labour Local Government Association annual conference. During the street surgery, I had a fascinating and respectful conversation w…Read more…
Care at the heart of women’s conference
At UNISON’s national women’s conference, women’s care responsibilities dominated the agenda. Several motions called for greater support for women workers
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Care at the heart of women’s conference
At UNISON’s national women’s conference, women’s care responsibilities dominated the agenda. Several motions called for greater support for women workers
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