A total of 11,114 schools affected by industrial action, but only half of civil service union members are striking, says No 10 … Continue reading
Month: June 2011
Iceland Declares Independence from International Banks
By Bill Wilson June 21, 2011 “Netright” — – Iceland is free. And it will remain so, so long as
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Report from Citizens Advice says compliance with the Equality Act is far from embedded in the business practices of creditors … Continue reading
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• Read more: Unions throw down gauntlet over pensions … Continue reading
As strikes loom, public managers want to keep services running but they also feel the pain of cuts and the damage they cause … Continue reading
David Cameron’s adviser says health reform is a chance to make big profits
Kitchen cabinet aide says charging improves service and NHS should be shown ‘no mercy’ in drive for reform A senior
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Hundreds of thousands clash with police in protests against austerity drive as officials discuss privatisation with investors … Continue reading
Thorntons joins growing list of casualties in a week of retail misery that could cost 10,000 jobs … Continue reading
The very idea of European union, always a top-down project without popular assent, faces serious questions of legitimacy … Continue reading
Solidarity against cuts from the TUC
“John McArdle of the Black Triangle Campaign told conference that there would be no economic necessity for the Government to
Disabled People and the Cuts: fighting or reinforcing social oppression
Disabled People and the Cuts: fighting or reinforcing social oppression June 26, 2011 7:38 am Anti-cuts no comments Disabled socialist
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Cameron’s constituent appeals for help after ‘inhuman’ Atos treatment
One of the prime minister’s disabled constituents has issued a personal plea for his help, after he was forced to
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RMT AGM 2011: John McDonnell MP presents the Parliamentary Report
RMT Parliamenty Group convenor John McDonnell MP presents the political report to the union’s 2011 annual general meeting at Fort
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What happened in the 1926 general strike?
Matthew Cookson looks at how for nine days a mass strike had the ruling class living in fear and how the
Aides say rise, which includes funding from taxpayers, reflects increase in official trips undertaken at the government’s behest … Continue reading
Ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan and Iraq is refused benefits under assessment system
Published: 17th June, 2011 – by PETER GRUNER FORMER British soldiers who witnessed “unimaginable” horrors in Afghanistan and Iraq are being refused
Association fears that GPs may be suspected of withholding treatments and referrals in order to increase their pay … Continue reading
There is an increasing urge to tar and feather whatever scapegoat at whatever cost … Continue reading
Law Society and former DPP Lord Macdonald voice alarm at proposal undermining ‘cornerstone’ of British justice … Continue reading
Criminalising squatting will hit homeless, charities warn
Cameron legal crackdown ‘not protecting families’ says Crisis as charities challenge image that squatting is a lifestyle choice Leading charities
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