We need a new approach to the vexed subject of immigration – and at the core of this must be the reassertion of collective bargaining and trade union strength, writes Len McCluskey. There is no doubt…Read more…
Len McCluskey: Why I Am Standing For General Secretary
Trade unionism matters more than ever. With the economy still in a slump, the Tories in power and the shadow of Brexit hanging over millions of jobs, unions are the only line of defence for working…Read more…
Taking the case for federalism forward
A few months ago I wrote that federalism, a bit like my wardrobe, was coming back into fashion. Well, my wardrobe is still struggling, but yesterday Kez Dugdale took the journey towards federalism a…Read more…
Mayor lost support of Newham Labour Party Branches and membership
This afternoon the last Newham Labour Party branch, Green Street East held its trigger ballot meeting and voted 32 to 5 for an open selection process for the next Newham Labour Mayoral candidate.
This means that a majority of Labour Party branches in …Read more…
Labour councillor ‘prepared to challenge’ Sir Robin Wales as 2018 Newham mayoral candidate
Check out report in Newham Recorder online
“A councillor has said he wants to “challenge” Sir Robin Wales as the Labour Newham mayoral candidate for 2018, the Recorder can reveal.
West Ham ward Cllr John Whitworth informed the existing Newham mayor of his intentions in an open letter…Read more…
“Newham Labour members push for an open Mayoral selection process”
Check out this article published in the Left Futures website on Monday.
“Many people have reservations about the new Regional Directly Elected Mayors but such Mayors in single (unitary) authorities’ raises different concerns. The Mayor for Greater London, Sadiq Khan, has a very powerful position…Read more…
Trigger Democracy – A choice for Newham
Can I recommend that anyone interested in the Newham Labour Mayoral selection process for 2018 looks at this new website https://triggerdemocracy.com/ and its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Trigger-Democracy-523048401153002/ and its twitt…Read more…
Len McCluskey On Brexit & Immigration
Britain’s exit from the European Union must deliver a migration policy that changes the UK from a ‘race-to-the bottom to a rate-for the-job country’, Len McCluskey of Unite will say today….Read more…
Great News For Construction Workers As UCATT Vote To Join Unite
Construction workers in the UK will now have one powerful union voice on their side fighting for them from 1 January 2017, as members of the construction union Ucatt voted by 85.5 per cent to merge…Read more…
Why I am Voting NO for a Democratic Choice: Newham Labour Mayor candidate selection process 2018
Within the next week or so thousands of Labour Party members who live in the London Borough of Newham will be invited to local meetings to vote by secret ballot on the future of the Newham Labour Mayor candidate for the 2018 election. This process is known as a “trigger ballot” (or “affirmative…Read more…
Unite seeks Brexit assurances for UK car industry and manufacturing
Britain’s largest union, Unite said it would be seeking similar government assurances for the UK’s car industry and manufacturing sector which may have been made to Nissan to cover the potential…Read more…
‘Monumental Victory’ In Uber Case
This is the official GMB press release: Similar contracts masquerading as bogus self employment will all be reviewed says GMB GMB, the union for professional drivers, has won their case against Uber…Read more…
Labour Party Conference Portsmouth 1909
Black History month & National Older People Celebration in Kent
This celebration event is being organised by one of my branch UNISON Housing Association Executive Committee members who is also a Labour activist in Kent and a volunteer for a Christian charity. Read more…
Unite will not stand by and see good jobs scrapped amid Brexit
This week Unite will set out its strategy on manufacturing and Brexit. Called Brexit On Our Terms, Unite has consulted and listened to our shop stewards and reps in manufacturing, the Trades Union…Read more…
Early Reflections on Labour Conference 2016
The portents were not good a few weeks ago – the conference was expected to expose a giant chasm and split the party; Ian McNichol was for the chop; they were struggling to find a new security…Read more…
Getting ready for – and winning – the next election
We must ignore the doom mongers, the next election is not lost – but the year ahead has to be about how Labour wins back the support of voters across the country.
The article Getting ready for…Read more…
What next for Labour?
As the UK Labour Party conference comes to a conclusion, it’s time for everyone in the Party to remember the words of Keir Hardie; “Unity should be the first object of all of us who desire…Read more…
Labour Conference: Stopping and reversing the failed experiment of privatisation
Only by bringing the party back together, can we build better public services for all. Only by bringing the party back together can we ensure decent pay for our public service champions.
The article…Read more…
Labour must be electable to protect public services and win for working people, says UNISON
Labour can only win for working people and protect public services by being in government — and putting an end to the infighting that has plagued the party in recent months, says UNISON general…Read more…