We’re literally swimming in s**t caused by profiteering companies & this is government’s pathetic response. For those arguing it’s too costly to bring water back into public ownership, answer is, increase the fines for pollution so high they hand it back. https://t.co/e8qaXoDGKu
For years there’ve been calls for radical reform of audit in UK to tackle failings of the dominant Big Four accountancy firms. @premnsikka drafted for me as Shadow Chancellor a detailed report planning a major shake up. Time to revisit them. https://t.co/GhBGvC7LqA
I visited one of my local schools in Hayes, the wonderful Grange Park Junior School. The school has launched a podcast by its pupils. The children interviewed me on World Book Day. Here is the interview. The children’s love of reading was inspiring. https://t.co/WAZKTzQz0E
Amazing result in both pay and pensions ballots. Solidarity with @ucu https://t.co/ydnJfhITVd
Wow!!!! This result shows how strongly teachers feel about how they’ve been treated. Working long hours, stressed out & low paid. In most countries governments still respect & value these professionals for the essential role they play but not this government. Back the @NEUnion https://t.co/dYFH1SNA70
Terrific first meeting in Worthing of Momentum’s Organising Roadshow for local elections. Inspiring speeches & presentations from @HilarySchan & Emma Taylor, @Emma4Labour Socialists on Worthing council are working hard in the community & making a real difference. https://t.co/Q0EfBa14YN
In light of government plans to end ban on detention of children I described in debate on Migration Bill the harsh conditions in Harmondsworth & Colnbrook Detention centres in my constituency, including suicides & latest death. Morally indefensible policy. https://t.co/CDVJAm3RGQ
Back on @unitetheunion picket line at Heathrow today. These are professional, highly trained security staff who ensure travellers fly in safety. They shoulder an enormous responsibility but have had their pay cut by 20% & feel Heathrow Airport has exploited their loyalty. https://t.co/rBOOHeNQR4
Privatisation has resulted in massive profits for the profiteering water companies, rip off charges for the public & sewage polluting our rivers & seas. Fines & regulation have failed. Only real solution is bring water back into public ownership. https://t.co/UJOREq33zG
Congratulations to Daniel Kebede, elected today as the General Secretary of @NEUnion This is excellent news for all NEU members & for education overall. @DanielKebedeNEU