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Union leaders issue new leadership ultimatum to Starmer

Prime minister told a summit in Munich that he ‘ended the week much stronger’ than he started it after attempts to oust him from Downing Street

The Independent UK

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

Labour announced proposed changes to immigration rules last year

The Independent UK

Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian - UK

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Labour chiefs warned not to rig by-election selection to block Burnham

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

Evening Standard

Union boss warns against Labour ‘control-freakery’ over Andy Burnham

Unison’s Andrea Egan among several figures to speak out against any moves to rig selection for Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian - UK

Trade unions leader calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe

In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC Paul Nowak says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economy

The Guardian - UK

New leader says Unison will end support for ‘destructive’ Labour right wing

Blunt remarks indicate UK’s largest union may be on collision course with Wes Streeting and Labour more widely

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Andrea Egan's Election Highlights Rising Discontent Among Britain's Public Sector Workers

Andrea Egan's election as Unison general secretary signals rising frustration among UK public sector workers over pay, staffing pressures and Labour ties.

International Business Times UK

Blow for Starmer as biggest trade union elects left-wing leader who was expelled from Labour

Andrea Egan has beaten the current general secretary of Unison Christina McAnea in a shock result

The Independent UK

UK’s largest union elects leftwinger who was expelled from Labour

Andrea Egan to become Unison general secretary, succeeding Christina McAnea, who has close links to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

New leader elected at biggest trade union

Christina McAnea, who has been leader of Unison since 2021, lost in the vote to Andrea Egan.

Evening Standard

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.

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It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers’ rights bill is a huge achievement

It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reforms, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

School staffing shortages are harming children’s education and safety, report finds

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School staff believe children’s education is suffering due to shortages

More than three-quarters of staff surveyed say there were not enough workers to meet pupils’ needs

AAP

Accused CBD stabber's long list of alleged offending

Details of a woman's previous alleged offending have been revealed after her bail was denied for allegedly stabbing a worker on a city street.

AAP

Accused CBD stabber attempts bail despite safety fears

Prosecutors are pushing for bail to be denied for a woman accused of randomly stabbing another woman walking to work on a city street due to unacceptable risk.

Evening Standard

London Living Wage jumps by inflation-busting 6.9% to £14.80 an hour in boost to 150,000 low-paid workers

Voluntary rate paid by 4,000 firms in capital increases by 6.9% - but unions warn that NHS staff will miss out on increase

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Ex-miners on months-long strike at National Coal Mining Museum over pay

Workers at the museum, many of whom are reported to be former miners, have rejected a new pay offer

Evening Standard

National Coal Mining Museum workers reject pay offer

Unison members have been on strike since August.

Evening Standard

£500m social care fair pay agreement investment just the start, says Streeting

Unison has welcomed the funding as a start but said ‘substantially more’ will be needed.

The Guardian - UK

Labour to tackle care sector crisis in England with pay increase and new negotiating body

Exclusive: Wes Streeting to put £500m behind initial rise but unions say ‘substantially more’ investment will be needed

Evening Standard

Labour demands recognition and prevention of Gaza ‘genocide’ at conference

The Unison trade union tabled an emergency motion on Monday.

The Independent UK

Labour members heap pressure on Starmer with ‘genocide’ vote against Israel’s war in Gaza

The Unison trade union tabled an emergency motion at the Labour conference

The Guardian - UK

Labour conference backs motion saying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Union-led call for tougher action by government passes, as more cautious alternative proposed by leadership fails

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