Editorial Comment, Articles about UK, Unions and Campaigns
John Stewart Ken Livingstone’s resignation from the Labour Party marks the end of an era. From minor historical roles, such as helping establish Labour Briefing in Keith & Val Veness’ flat, to leading the GLC in the 1980s and returning as Mayor of London in the 2000s, Ken was a major force in London politics… Continue reading A giant of the London labour movement
Statement from the LB Editorial Board The Labour Briefing Co-operative is shocked and saddened at the decision of the Momentum national leadership to withdraw support for NEC candidate Peter Willsman. Briefing continues to call for support for all 9 pro-Corbyn candidates: Yasmine Dar, Huda Elmi, Rachel Garnham, Ann Henderson, Jon Lansman, Nav Mishra, Claudia Webbe,… Continue reading Support Peter Willsman
Government figures show that in 2017 the long-term decline in trade union membership finally came to a halt. Overall union membership in Britain rose 19,000 and increased in the private sector, from a low base, by 70,000. The government estimates that there are now 6.23 million trade union members in the UK, 3.5 million in… Continue reading Union membership – an end to decline?
Pat Edlin Looking back on his time in the hotel catering industry and the struggles that took place. On 6th June a huge fire tore though the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London's posh Knightsbridge. Over 120 fire-fighters fought the blaze and all occupants and staff escaped unhurt. I used to work at the formerly… Continue reading Class struggles in catering
Jim Mackechnie Glasgow Kelvin CLP Little did the 50,000 demonstrators who marched through Glasgow on May 5th. under the ‘Independence Now’ banner know what the SNP had in store for them a couple of weeks down the line. For May 25th. saw the much delayed publication of the SNP’s long awaited Growth Commission report. Aiming… Continue reading Return of the Tartan Tories
Michelle O'Neill Vice President, Sinn Fein Abortion is a sensitive and emotive issue. But it is an issue that demands objectivity and a compassionate response based on best medical and scientific advice. And fundamentally it is about women’s rights, women’s health – it’s about respecting and trusting women. Current legislation in both the north and… Continue reading Eighth Amendment Repealed
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