Birmingham Bin Workers Encouraged to Retrain for Jobs That Don’t Exist
Polly Smythe
At-risk refuse workers were encouraged to avoid a pay cut by retraining for new roles. There was just one problem: these jobs don't exist. Polly Smythe reports.
Rolex-Wearing Union Leader Faces Allegations of Union-Busting
Simon Childs
Staff at the International Transport Workers’ Federation stand up for the rights of millions of workers across the world. Now they’re being subjected to a ‘sham’ redundancy process. Simon Childs reports.
The Royal Opera House Cancelled One Israeli Show. Staff Demand It Axe Them All
Polly Smythe
On Monday, the Royal Ballet and Opera cancelled a planned production of Tosca at the Israeli National Opera. Workers say the institution must refuse all work with Israel indefinitely. Polly Smythe reports.
How a Mail on Sunday Story About a Non-Existent ‘Migrant Crime Wave’ Led to an Anti-Migrant Protest
Simon Childs
Anti-migrant organisers used a Mail on Sunday story as the direct inspiration for a protest happening this weekend. Simon Childs reports.
High Court Grants Judicial Review of Palestine Action Ban
Charlotte England
A judge has sided with Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, over home secretary Yvette Cooper. A full legal challenge will now go ahead.
Reform Voters Prefer Corbyn to Starmer on Almost Every Metric, New Polling Shows
Rivkah Brown
Reform voters think the new party co-founder is more intelligent, trustworthy, hard-working and principled than the prime minister, suggesting Starmer’s attempts to woo the right aren’t working. Rivkah Brown reports.
Gail’s Denies Using CCTV to Spy on Workers
Polly Smythe
The bougie bakery chain has seen rapid growth in affluent, Lib Dem-voting areas. It now faces allegations of punishing work conditions and union busting. Polly Smythe reports.
Meet the Pro-Israel Lawyers Hounding the NHS
Harriet Williamson
It’s had children’s artwork removed from hospitals, doctors banned from wearing watermelon pins and claimed craft pens evoked 7 October. Are UK Lawyers for Israel really the cartoon villains they appear? Harriet Williamson takes a closer look.
Far-Right Agitators Are Gearing up for Another Summer of Hate
Simon Childs
Anti-immigration activists are holding protests in Norfolk, London and Essex as rightwing media fans the flames, prompting fears of a replay of last summer's racist riots. Simon Childs reports.
‘It’s a Free Country’, Claims Police Officer Protecting Genocide-Denying Counter Protesters
Charlotte England
100 people were arrested in one day for supporting Palestine Action. Charlotte England reports.
Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban
Harriet Williamson
This weekend more protesters will risk arrest under terror legislation by defying the proscription of Palestine Action. Here’s a run down of what’s happened since the ban.
How Labour ‘Rigged’ an Election to Block a Leftwinger From Leading a Council
Polly Smythe
Labour used the accessibility provisions for a disabled councillor and single mum as a factional weapon in order to ‘rig’ an election. Polly Smythe reports.
Unite Votes for Israel Arms Embargo
Polly Smythe
Unite has voted to support workers who refuse to handle Israeli weapons. Is this the first step towards an ‘arms embargo from below?’ Polly Smythe reports.
Dozens More ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Protesters Arrested
Steven Methven
For the second week running, demonstrators have been arrested for defying proscription by holding signs in Parliament Square. Other actions are planned in Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff and Derry.
Reform-Supporting Neo-Nazi Suspended From Party
Simon Childs
Exclusive: Kai Cunningham, described as ‘representative of the new Reform’, called for a ‘national socialist government’ and went on an antisemitic rant.
Revealed: How Pro-Israel Lawyers Threatened NHS Over Palestine Badges
Harriet Williamson
Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel pressured a London NHS trust to ban symbols of Palestinian solidarity among staff. Three healthcare workers are now taking legal action against the trust for discrimination. Harriet Williamson reports.
Almost Half of Female Transport Workers Suffer Sexual Assault at Work
Polly Smythe
A new survey reveals the shocking extent of sexual violence experienced by bus and taxi drivers. Polly Smythe reports.
Protesters Arrested for Holding ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Signs
Charlotte England
An 83-year-old priest and a human rights lawyer were among around 25 people detained for defying the Palestine Action ban on day one.