Category Archives: Politics

Abdullah Öcalan – International Delegation Statement

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Tony Burke

AN URGENT APPEAL TO THE GOVERNEMENT OF TURKEY AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY Abdullah Öcalan’s unlawful and inhumane isolation must be ended immediately. Otherwise hundreds of people who are on hunger strike in Turkish prisons and outside Turkey face certain death … Continue reading →

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Len McCluskey On Channel 4 News

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Tony Burke
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Workers Uniting Statement On Venezuela

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Tony Burke
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Jeremy Corbyn’s Speech On PMs Statement Today

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Tony Burke

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to the Prime Minister’s statement on the Brexit deal in the House today, said: Mr Speaker, I would link to thank the Prime Minister for advance copy of her statement. In … Continue reading →

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Contrast Between Germany & UK On Immigration Policy

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Tony Burke

As the UK Government and the right wing media (and sadly the BBC) have been ramping up an ‘immigration crisis’ it is worth contrasting this with what is happening in Germany following Merkel’s ‘open door’ policy and how they have … Continue reading →

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Mexican President Endorses Corbyn For PM

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Tony Burke

Mexican President López Obrador has declared his support for the leader of the Labour Party to become the next British prime minister. He made the endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn, whom he described as “my eternal friend,” during a gathering of … Continue reading →

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Trade Unions Are Winning Victories In Mexico

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Tony Burke

In a sign that things are changing for trade unions in Mexico following the election of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) the independent Mexican mining and metalworkers’ union Los Mineros has won an important union victory at the El … Continue reading →

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Labour Must Hold Their Nerve And Vote Down May’s Bad Brexit Deal

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Tony Burke

“We can’t be bounced into a bad Brexit – the idea that the only choice is between this deal or no deal is preposterous and an insult to the country” says Unite’s Len McCluskey “Last week, the Brexit drama became … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Unite Reps Briefing: Opposing Blindfold Brexit

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Tony Burke

Issued to Unite the Union workplace reps November 16th Unite Reps Briefing: Opposing Blindfold Brexit Unite the Union is calling on MPs to reject the Government’s Withdrawal Deal if it is put before Parliament. “Be in no doubt, limited in … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Presidential Election: Unions Say The The Fight Goes On!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Tony Burke

Official note from the Unified Workers’ Central [CUT] note on the outcome of the 2018 elections in Brazil Posted: October 29, 2018 – 11h33 | Last modified: October 29, 2018 – 11:58 The Executive Directorate of the CUT, in view … Continue reading →

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