Jeremy Corbyn said a no deal Brexit will be a “national disaster” that he will work to avoid as he met with EU officials in Brussels today (September 27) to discuss what would happen if Labour took…Read more…
‘Eroded day by day’
The dire threat posed to health visiting in the UK has long been highlighted by Unite – and today (September 26) Unite delegate Joyce Still brought that message to the Labour Party conference. …Read more…
Wholly owned subsidiaries threat
Labour conference delegates were reminded of the clear and present dangers posed to the NHS through Tory privatisation by Unite today (September 26). First time speaker and Unite member Simon…Read more…
‘The new common sense’
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ignited the party’s conference in his closing speech this afternoon (September 26) as he called for a “radical plan to rebuild and transform our country”. He paid…Read more…
‘Important victory’
On the final day of the Labour Party conference (September 26) Unite delegate Ian Bruce moved an emergency motion on the crisis facing the Royal Liverpool Hospital, which had been mothballed…Read more…
Scrap the poverty premium
As we leave Labour’s 2018 annual conference the determination to be ready for a general election whenever it comes is strong. The message is clear we need to sweep these chaotic, heartless…Read more…
‘Cut to ribbons’
Unite delegate Ruth Hayes told the Labour Party conference yesterday (September 25) of the devastating impact Tory cuts have had on people up and down the country – in particular for those seeking…Read more…
‘Justice for all Palestinians’
Speaking in support of a motion on the rights of the Palestinian people on Tuesday (September 25), Unite delegate Claire Lees slammed the “racist nature of the new Israeli nation state law”. …Read more…
‘This is our moment’
The Labour party must fight tooth and nail for a Brexit in the interests of ordinary working people. This was Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner’s message as he spoke in support of…Read more…
‘Public vote’?
Unite spoke in support of a Brexit composite at the Labour Party conference that prioritises the need for a general election but leaves open the option of a “public vote” in the event that the Tories…Read more…
‘Stand together now’
Unite delegate Lenford Vassell told the Labour Party conference today (September 25) of his own experience as a ‘Windrush baby’. Both his parents were invited to the UK to help…Read more…
End ‘bandit capitalism’ call
Unite assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail called for justice following construction giant Carillion’s collapse in a speech at the Labour Party conference today (September 25). She…Read more…
‘Stop and scrap’
In a brief interjection, Unite delegate Dave Allan spoke about the need to stop and scrap Universal Credit at the Labour Party conference today (September 24) “It was my privilege to…Read more…
Stranger on the beach
Unite delegate Jessie Jacobs, a metal worker from Teesside made a powerful, passionate speech on the damage done to local government because of this Conservative government’s policy on…Read more…
‘Proper facility time’ call
Unite delegate Maggie Ryan spoke today (September 24) at the Labour Party conference in a work, pensions and equality debate about the crucial role equality reps play in the workplace and the need…Read more…
‘Education for the many’
Unite delegate Philippa Marsden today (September 24) spoke in support of a composite on the school system at Labour’s conference. “Education must never be left to market forces,” she said. “We…Read more…
‘Ready to build the future’
Labour’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell asserted that it was “time to shift the balance of power in our country” and “give people back control over their lives” as he addressed the Labour Party…Read more…
Core to future democracy
Yesterday (Sunday September 23) James Mitchell, on behalf of Unite, spoke to a packed Labour Party conference in Liverpool in favour of BAME proposals in Democracy Review. “31 years ago in 1987…Read more…
A right, not a luxury
Unite officially launched its Period Dignity campaign at the Labour Party conference this afternoon (September 24) to give free access to tampons and pads in workplaces across the UK. Today’s…Read more…
‘Unite and promote our alternative’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey gave a rousing speech that prompted a standing ovation on Monday (September 24) at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Moving a composite on…Read more…