Protests in Russia at imposed candidates remind us all democracy is a fragile flower. We are so lucky to live where the rule of law and a free press is guaranteed. https://t.co/3ORQvBkxBy
Great news that Bombardier has been successful in its trade dispute in the US. Huge credit to workers from @Unitetheunion and @GMB_union for fighting for their jobs and for others in the supply chain who rely on them.
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Tessa Jowell receives a standing ovation in the House of Lords, after she delivers moving speech on cancer care, appealing for patients to be able to trial treatments https://t.co/krOn1sstn2
Wisdom from a friend of mine who's not on Twitter:
"When communicating with others, treat points of disagreement as an occasion for curiosity, not condemnation. Speak like you are right, but listen like you are wrong."
The Government’s laissez-faire approach to outsourcing and corporate governance has put public services, businesses and workers at serious risk. We have now forced them to publish the full extent of these risks.
The story of the Presidents Club is all too familiar to women working in hospitality writes .@unitetheunion's @SiobhanEndean in the New @NewStatesman
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scandal that Carillion paid similar sums in dividends that could have filled the gaping hole in its pension fund, speaks volumes for the tories approach to corporate governance https://t.co/qaieNZbaeA
Today we will be using Full Council to highlight the rise in homelessness since 2010, lay out how the Council will reduce the number of families in Bed and Breakfast accommodation and reaffirm our commitment for our 'No Second Night Out Policy' https://t.co/DTAAlrs5RC
Unite’s @TonyBurke2010: “The only interests Melrose's predatory takeover bid are in are those of the speculators looking to turn a quick buck” | GKN hits back at Melrose's 'fake premium' as takeover battle heats up https://t.co/FgFEnVHrCv via @telebusiness
What a game today at the one call. Five goals, three sending offs, one manager sent to the stands a dodgy pen and a stoppage time winner. I'm exhausted having only watched it https://t.co/iKEvpmWid2
My interview with @theguardian about how Labour will re-write the rules to end the outsourcing racket and run our public services in the interests of the many, rather than to line the pockets of an elite few.
Here’s the new ‘diverse’ Tory Cabinet folks.
White, grammar school/public school, Oxbridge, middle/upper class, very, very rich individuals.
But don’t worry, they feel the pain of ordinary people..