Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union
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Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union
A vote on reversing the cut had been expected to take place on Monday but could now be pushed back to Wednesday.1 hour ago -
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Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
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France asks Brussels for extra delay on spending plans
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UK ministers plan recruiting drive to plug train driver shortage, says union
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The Papers: 'Labour war on tax cheats' and winter fuel 'revolt'
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Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...Yesterday -
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Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
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No 10 braced for potential defeat in Labour conference winter fuel vote
Major trade unions are lining up to back motion to reverse chancellor’s decision to cut pensioners’ fuel allowance. No 10 is braced for a potential defeat in a Labour conference vote to condemn ...Yesterday -
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Teamsters play hardball with politics during pivotal period for unions
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Fossil fuel companies invest billions in sports to boost image, study says
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