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Union Fury at Private Equity Owned Morrisons Bakery Closure in Wakefield

The BFAWU have reacted furiously at the beyond disappointing announcement today that Morrisons are to close their Rathbones site in Wakefield and make redundant 400 loyal workers, with many more in the supply chain and agency workers also impacted. Many of the workers losing their jobs have worked at the site throughout the 20 years it has… Read more »

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Israel – security fence to stay

Israel has said it will continue the construction of its security barrier in the West Bank, despite a new UN resolution demanding its removal. On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding that Israel “stop and reverse” the barrier’s construction. The Assembly adopted the measure by a vote of 144 in favour, to… Read more »

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Tory donor demands Duncan Smith's early exit
Tory donor demands Duncan Smith’s early exit

An influential Tory donor has openly called for a no confidence vote against beleaguered leader Iain Duncan Smith. Stuart Wheeler, who contributed GBP5 million to the party’s last election campaign, made his comments on the BBC radio yesterday. He said Conservative backbenchers had a “duty” to challenge Duncan Smith. He urged MPs to gather the… Read more »