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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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Mr Bercow said the refurbishment was necessary to adapt and child-proof the residence for his three young children.
Speaker spends £20,000 on redecoration

By Liz Stephens The speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, ordered a £20,000 refurbishment of his grace-and-favour residence despite pledging to forgo the second home allowance when he was appointed two months ago. Items listed in a confidential document obtained by The Daily Telegraph include £7,524 on a sofa suite and window seat… Read more »

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Commons salaries on the rise
Expenses boss gets a pay rise

By politics.co.uk staff The man in charge of the expenses system received an eight per cent pay rise last year, according to newly released Commons accounts. Andrew Walker, director of resources, moved up an income bracket, earning between £125,000 and £130,000. Mr Walker was criticised after playing an active part in trying to prevent the… Read more »