PCS condemns government plans for major civil service cuts
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has condemned the government's plans to make major cuts to the civil service. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, has indicated that…
Reeves must not become Labour’s ‘austerity Chancellor’, union leader warns
The Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has warned that the chancellor Rachel Reeves should not adopt an 'austerity' approach to welfare. Wright made the comment after reports that…
Fire Brigades Union reveals new data which shows scale of job cuts in fire services
New figures obtained by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have revealed that 12,000 firefighter posts have been lost to cuts since 2010. According to the data FBU has obtained, a…
The IMF’s imposition of austerity is undermining fundamental rights, NGOs claim
Imposing austerity through loans is risks undermining economic, social and cultural rights, a leading human rights NGO has said. Human Rights Watch has released a new report which argues that…
Conservative Party Conference to be met with ‘Festival of resistance’
Campaigners are set to descend on Manchester in October for a 'festival of resistance'. Organised by the People's Assembly, there will be a series of events and protests to coincide…
How Green Councillors improved Bristol City Council’s budget
The process of setting a balanced budget is not going to be the highlight of many councillors' municipal year, regardless of party affiliation. But when the process boils down to…
Why THOUSANDS of people will protest to save the NHS on 11 March 2023
On March 11, thousands of people will march through London to demand proper funding for the NHS, an end to privatisation and proper pay for staff. On the fourth episode…
The crisis facing Glasgow City Council can only be resolved by allowing councils to raise funds locally
What is responsibility without power? It is not news by now that Glasgow City Council’s budget is in a desperate state. While the Scottish Government might have agreed an extra…
Autumn statement: Greens slam ‘Tory austerity’ and demand wealth tax on the richest 1%
The Green Party of England and Wales has slammed the government's autumn statement, accusing chancellor Jeremy Hunt of policies which will hit the poorest hardest. Hunt's autumn statement included a package…
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…