100,000 civil servants set to go on strike
100,000 civil servants have voted overwhelmingly for strike action. Civil servants, represented by the PCS Union, have voted for strike action in 126 workplaces, including the Home Office, the Department…
Zoë Garbett announces she’s standing to be the Green Party’s next London Mayoral candidate
The process of selecting the next Green Party candidate for the mayor of London kicked off today. Hackney Borough Councillor Zoë Garbett has announced that she's seeking to be the…
Labour unions express shock as veteran South African trade unionist is murdered
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed shock and sadness at the murder of veteran union activist Lizo Vakala last week. Vakala, 64, was reported missing on…
Former Green Party MEP Keith Taylor passes away at 69
A former Green MEP for the South East of England, Keith Taylor, passed away on 31 October 2022. Involved in Green politics for more than two decades, Taylor was one…
Ballot that could see hundreds of thousands of teachers strike opens today
Teachers' union the NASUWT has today opened its ballot for industrial action in England and Wales. If the ballot delivers a mandate for action, it could see hundreds of thousands…
Divestment movement reaches major milestone as 100th UK university cuts ties with fossil fuel industry
Coventry University has announced it is divesting its £ investment portfolio from all fossil fuel companies. The move comes after a nine-month long student campaign. In making the decision, Coventry…
Greens and Plaid Cymru to form new forum for growing the case for Welsh independence
The leaders of the Wales Green Party and Plaid Cymru have announced they are jointly forming a new forum to grow the case for Welsh independence. 'Future Cymru Forum' -…
Green Party demands general election in wake of Rishi Sunak’s coronation
The Green Party of England and Wales have demanded an immediate general election following Rishi Sunak's coronation as prime minister. Sunak was the only candidate in the second Tory leadership…
70,000 university staff set to strike after historic UCU ballot victory
Over 70,000 university staff at 150 universities are set to take strike action after University and College Union (UCU) members overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action in two historic…
Over 15,000 ambulance workers begin balloting for strike action
Over 15,000 ambulance workers across 11 trusts in England and Wales have begun voting in a strike action ballot today. The ballot - being conducted by the GMB union -…