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People have been pummelled by a cost of living crisis no one in government appears to have a handle on and public services are in a state of permanent crisis. “These […]

What the government was doing, he said, was "hurting working people, hurting families". Mr Prentis told delegates […]

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis commenting on the publication of the Trade Union Bill

Most have served in Boris Johnson’s government as either a cabinet or junior minister, and all propped up and voted through a Tory agenda that has […]

Brexit must be sorted but not by crashing out of Europe

The removal of the cap on bankers’ bonuses also remains. The government has indicated that further “difficult decisions” on tax and spending are due, with an […]

“It’s time for her to call an election and quick step aside so the British people can have their […]

Theresa May entered Downing Street three months ago promising to do things differently. She was going to stand up for working people. She was going to be on the side of ordinary families. It’s a trick new Tory leaders often deploy, but it’s never long before they show their true colours

Today, we get a new prime minister: Theresa May – and our union will challenge where necessary but also push our agenda on the issues that matter

As Boris Johnson continues to bluster amid Tory infighting and a vote of no confidence, UNISON will be using our national delegate conference to discuss the issues that really matter