Unite expressed disappointment in Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Wednesday (September 29), his first in-person address to Labour Party Conference. Starmer outlined the cost of living…Read more…
‘We are on our own’
Paul Ainslie, a London bus driver and Unite delegate to Labour’s conference has a powerful story to tell.
Throughout the pandemic bus drivers kept on working taking staff to hospitals, to…Read more…
Wrong prescription for the NHS
Labour must oppose Health and Care Bill
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‘Defend our rights – through whatever means necessary’
Unite delegate Susan Matthews spoke out against the police and crime bill – and its implications for peaceful protest – on Tuesday (September 28) at the Labour Party conference. “It is no coincidence…Read more…
‘I don’t need a cure’
Unite delegate Phil Jones, who is also chair of Unite’s national LGBT+ committee, gave an impassioned speech on Tuesday (September 28) in support of motion calling for an immediate ban on ‘conversion…Read more…
Pushed over the brink
Our Party built the NHS – now it’s our task to help save it
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High quality apprenticeships call
Unite delegate Caroline Baikie highlighted the importance of apprenticeships in a debate about education and skills at the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday (September 28). Caroline told conference…Read more…
‘We are worth more’
Unite delegate and local authority worker for Leeds City Council Mark Pratt spoke passionately in a debate about local government cuts and pay on Monday (September 27) at Labour conference. He called…Read more…
‘We achieve most when we come together’
Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland, who also serves as the Labour Party’s treasurer, presented her report to Labour conference on the Party’s finances. In her speech on Saturday…Read more…
Fire and rehire ‘blackmail by employers’
Unite delegate Philippa Marsden spoke out eloquently against fire and rehire as she moved a composite at Labour conference on Monday (September 27), which calls for the practice to be banned and…Read more…
‘Message of genuine hope’
Unite delegate Rob MacGregor moved a composite Monday (September 27), urging Labour to focus on ensuring workers don’t pay for the present crisis. “Comrades, we stand on the brink of a social and…Read more…
‘We can’t go on like this’
Unite delegate Agnes Tolmie urged the Labour Party Conference on Sunday (September 26) to focus on defending working people instead of being bogged down in internal rules. Speaking out against…Read more…
‘This is our moment’
Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner gave an impassioned speech as he spoke in support of a motion on climate change at Labour conference on Sunday (September 26). Addressing conference, he…Read more…
‘Public ownership must be at heart of our programme’
Unite delegate Tommy Murphy gave his full support for a CWU motion at Labour conference on Sunday (September 26) on the vital importance of public ownership. “The deep crisis in this country, exposed…Read more…
‘Stand with us now’
Unite delegate and aviation worker Sudarshan Dhanda highlighted the urgent need for government support of his sector at Labour conference on Sunday (September 26). “Our message to you is simple,” he…Read more…
‘We must not forget’
Unite delegate Jim Kelly gave a moving speech seconding a motion at Labour conference on Sunday (September 26) on the Grenfell Tower fire. Jim highlighted how five members of Unite died in the fire,…Read more…
Outsourcing in disguise
Unite rep and delegate Gary Cummins spoke out on Sunday (September 26) against local government outsourcing to the private sector and warned that Labour must be vigilant against outsourcing in…Read more…