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Riots – time to address the problems

Riots – time to address the problems

August 10, 2011 No Comments

The destruction and looting across London that has spread to other cities in England, although notably not Wales or Scotland yet, has received the wholehearted condemnation of politicians of all colours and below we print a sample of their unabridged statements. Alone amongst the politicians, Ed Miliband, the leader of the Labour Party has called ...

Sacked 2 weeks before brain surgery

Sacked 2 weeks before brain surgery

July 28, 2011 No Comments

  Bradley Reay, 41, a refuse worker in Islington was sacked for “excessive sickness” just two weeks prior to having brain surgery. Father of five, Bradley had a life threatening condition, but has now had his operation and is recovering in hospital. His union, the GMB have demanded his reinstatement and have not ruled out ...

Cycling grants to help communities ride to the London 2012 Games

Twenty six grants of up to £5,000 are available to groups and organisations across the capital that have the...

GMB accuse MoD contractor of Union Busting tactics

The thousands of union members at Qinetiq will continue to be supported by their unions going forward and the...