Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Astounded by lack of a cycle lane
Dear Sir,
PH
14 Mar 2019
Astounded by lack of a cycle lane
Dear Sir,
PH
14 Mar 2019
MP urges Government to protect Cumbrian farmers in future trade deals
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron asked the Government how they intend to protect local farmers from 'opportunistic protectionism' in the event of a bad trade deal.
14 Mar 2019
The Greener Jobs Alliance
The Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) has been formed as a partnership body inclusive of trade unions, student organisations,...
14 Mar 2019
Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN) was launched on Wednesday 6 February 2019
Air Pollution - all in a day's work? On Wednesday 6 February 2019, the Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN)¹ was launched. The event took place at the Head Office of the International Transport Workers (ITF) in London. It was attended by a wide range of trades unions and supporting organisations including Client Earth, British Lung Foundation and the London Sustainability Exchange. The meeting discussed the Trade Union Clean Air Network Charter that has been drawn up to promote a trade union voice on this public health emergency.
14 Mar 2019
Left, Right or Small? We should open up markets to small operators, and we need good quality, independent regulation.
Left, Right or Small? I have seen a number of opinion pieces in various forums recently arguing that capitalism is the root of all our environmental ills, and that we urgently need to adopt left wing policies (state socialism and/or third way approaches) to solve the threat of global warming. Saving the world clearly requires us to adopt the most effective policies possible. So, the question is: whether large-scale corporate capitalism needs to be replaced by state socialism to stop global warming?
JH
14 Mar 2019