Napo calls for a counter rehabilitation revolution
At the TUC Congress 2018, Napo General Secretary Ian Lawrence is calling for a counter-revolution to address the chronic state of the probation service...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 00:01
Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a green brexit
Legislation to deliver a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations after nearly half a century under EU rules is being introduced into Parliament today...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 00:01
Trade Bill Second Reading debate in the Lords - extracts and full debate
The Trade Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords today....
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 23:32
Usdaw calls for industrial strategy for retail to combat the crisis on our high streets
Speaking at the annual TUC conference in Manchester, Dave McCrossen – Usdaw Deputy General Secretary said: “It is no secret that the retail sector is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history..."
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 20:47
Usdaw welcomes Labour's commitment to abolish zero-hours contracts by requiring employers to guarantee minimum hours
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a wide-ranging address to the annual TUC conference in Manchester by John McDonnell...
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 20:34
Agriculture Bill "could reverse decline of UK's countryside" - Caroline Lucas
Ahead of the publication of the Government's Agriculture Bill, expected tomorrow, Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas MP said...
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 19:20
Home Secretary is trying to hoodwink public over police funding, says Diane Abbott
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on the Home Secretary’s claim today that ”There has been an increase in [police] resources in the last three years”, said...
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 19:17
Summary of evidence given by Philip Hammond to the Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, appeared before the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee today in his annual session with the Committee...
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 18:03
Summary of start of debate on the Trade Bill second reading in the Lords
The Trade Bill is today having its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The full report will be sent tonight, but the following is a summary of proceedings up until 17.30.
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 17:56
Readout of the Prime Minister’s roundtable with supply chain companies at UK’s first Zero Emissions Vehicle Summit
Following the Prime Minister’s roundtable with supply chain companies at UK’s first Zero Emissions Vehicle Summit, a Downing Street spokesman said...
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 17:04