Trade unions accuse government of complicity in attacks on refugee hotels
A group of trade union leaders have today accused the government of complicity in attacks on hotels housing refugees. In recent moths, far right activists have been mobilising at hotels…
Teachers strikes: Poll finds majority of parents back industrial action
A new opinion poll has found that a substantial majority of parents support teachers taking strike action. According to a poll from Ipsos, 60% of parents or guardians support strikes…
NHS waiting lists: Only one quarter of public support using private healthcare to clear backlog
New polling has found that only one in four people support clearing the NHS backlog by paying private providers to perform NHS operations. A majority of the public - 57…
Green Party welcomes outcome of 4 day week trial
Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Adrian Ramsay has welcomed the outcomes of the world's biggest trial of a four day working week. The trial's results were revealed today,…
Union secures 7% pay rise for 220,000 Tesco staff
Retail trade union Usdaw has negotiated a pay deal with Tesco which will see staff receive a 7% pay rise. Around 220,000 workers in stores and fulfilment centres are set…
Emma Edwards elected leader of Bristol City Council Green Party Group
The Green Party Group on Bristol City Council has had a change of leadership. Following an internal election, Emma Edwards has been elected as the Group's leader. The former Group…
Zoë Garbett selected as the Green Party’s 2024 London Mayoral candidate
In May 2024, Londoners will go to the polls to elect a new mayor. Labour's Sadiq Khan will be seeking an unprecedented third term in office. Now we know who…
Nurses strikes: Caroline Lucas brands Rishi Sunak’s refusal to negotiate ‘unforgivable’ and a ‘slap in the face’
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has slammed the Westminster government and prime minister Rishi Sunak for failing to negotiate with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). She made the comments…
Green Party becomes largest group on Bristol City Council following by-election victory
The Green Party now has more Councillors than any other party on Bristol City Council. That follows a by-election on February 2 which saw the Greens gain a seat from…
Full list of UCU strike dates announced
Universities are set to face major disruption in February and March, with the University and College Union (UCU) confirming the dates its members will be taking strike action. In total,…