THE NEW “FAIR WORK AGENCY” POWERS
The Fair Work Agency, an enforcement body established by the government, will safeguard the rights of millions of Britons, particularly those impacted by unfair dismissals and exploitative contracts. The formation of the Agency is one of the measures that is part of Labour’s Employment Rights Bill. The Employment Rights Bill Continue Reading
LABOUR’S FIRST BUDGET IN 14 YEARS
The Autumn Budget 2024 announced several measures to help put more money into the pockets of working people. These include an extended and widened Help to Save scheme, which offers lower earners a savings account with a maximum of £50 a month for four years, and a 50% government boost Continue Reading
LABOUR WINS A LANDSLIDE ELECTION VICTORY
Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the UK’s first Labour prime minister since 2010, following his party’s landslide general election victory. The party has returned to power with a huge parliamentary majority of 174, following a collapse in support for the Conservatives. The party’s victory comes largely due to Continue Reading
HOW THE MANIFESTOS STACK AGAINST NHS BILL
The parties’ manifestos, including the contract Reform UK, and Labour, have been released, and the campaigns are entering the final straight. However, many of the numbers floating around are close to useless, particularly regarding the next government’s spending plans on public services. The NHS is the largest public service often Continue Reading
Labour’s Manifesto is Launched
Labour is set to release its manifesto for the 4 July general election, focusing on economic growth and stability. Keir Starmer has stated that there will be “no surprises” on tax, as he seeks to defuse Tory claims that his party would put them up. Wealth creation is identified as Continue Reading
Sunak and Starmer 2024 Election Debate
In the first head-to-head debate of the 2024 General Election campaign, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer clashed on key voter issues, including the economy and healthcare. The debate was watched by an average of five million viewers, including those tuning in on streaming services. Sunak Continue Reading
