I joined UCU members and students at Sussex on Thursday because I am very concerned about the proposals for cuts at Sussex University and the way in which they are being implemented. The Labour government has delivered 25% more funding since 1997 and this is the first year that funding has been ... Read more »
I couldn’t make the March for Jobs on Saturday. But I was pleased to send a letter of solidarity to the organisers: I write to pledge my support for your March for Jobs and apologise for not being able to join you today. The fight to ensure high levels of employment in Brighton & Hove is ... Read more »
I’ve signed up to the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) manifesto this week because we need to do more work on improving public transport. In the manifesto the CBT says a better transport system means more choice for getting around, including the possibility of leaving the car at home more ... Read more »
I was proud to join GMB union members on the picket line this Monday morning to support the refuse workers’ strike. The mismanagement of labour relations by the Conservative Brighton and Hove Council has plunged the city into a full scale dispute with workers which I hope can be resolved soon and ... Read more »
I'm wholeheartedly in support of the FBU campaign to Save Brighton Fire Station. There is no need to spend unnecessary funds building a new Fire Station when the current facility can easily serve all the people of Brighton and Hove without massive spending. As firefighters based at Preston ... Read more »
Back in June I sent my photo to the TUC as part of their campaign to support two trade unionists who were being persecuted in Zimbabwe. I thought you might be interested in the following email I received today from the TUC. “Thanks again for your help with the mosaic in support of Wellington ... Read more »
I met with national officers of Unite the Union today. They are supporting me to stand for Parliament. We had a chat about their ‘Fair Tips’ campaign which I am supporting in Brighton Pavilion. The problem is that under the minimum wage law, employers are allowed to count tips towards the ... Read more »
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