Sentences with phrase «as trade union leaders»

The confirmation that Ed Miliband would attend the Royal Wedding in a morning suit, such as trade union leaders used to wear to Royal Ascot in the days when they were always justly and often technically known as barons, confirmed that he was True Labour rather than New Labour, as surely as David Cameron's vacillation on the subject confirmed his desire to be the Heir to Blair.

The confirmation that Ed Miliband will attend the Royal Wedding in a morning suit, such as trade union leaders used to wear to Royal Ascot in the days when they were always justly and often technically known as barons, confirms that he is True Labour rather than New Labour, as surely as David Cameron's vacillation on the subject confirmed his desire to be the Heir to Blair.

Johnson has been shortlisted for The Long and Winding Road, the third volume of his multi-award winning autobiography which covers his early political skirmishes as a trade union leader.

Not exact matches

«I find it important for Japan and the EU to cooperate with the United States as well to show to the world the flag of free trade as a model,» Abe told reporters before a meeting with European Union leaders in Brussels.

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has accused new state Labor Party leader Peter Malinauskas of being captive to the retail workers» union that he ran before entering politics, as the two disagreed over plans to deregulate shop trading hours.

Hopes that the Labour leader's radical moves to end his party's reliance on the trade unions might pave the way for a deal were dashed as the debate descended into bitter exchanges in the Commons chamber.

One of many tipped as a Corbyn successor, he perhaps lacks the warmth to charm the party members and trade union leaders.

So as they prepare to inflict havoc to businesses and families on Wednesday, it is worth remembering that the support trade union leaders have from the very people they are claiming to stand up for is at an all time low.

Trade unions in Scotland have called for Jim Murphy to step down as leader of Scottish Labour as Neil Findlay who stood against Murphy for the leadership last year with the backing of the Left and almost all trade unions announced his resignation from the shadow cabinet at Holyrood where he held the fair work, skills and training bTrade unions in Scotland have called for Jim Murphy to step down as leader of Scottish Labour as Neil Findlay who stood against Murphy for the leadership last year with the backing of the Left and almost all trade unions announced his resignation from the shadow cabinet at Holyrood where he held the fair work, skills and training btrade unions announced his resignation from the shadow cabinet at Holyrood where he held the fair work, skills and training brief.

«This isn't about trade union leaders - this is about dinner ladies and teaching assistants and people in local government who feel as though they've worked hard for 30 years and suddenly are being stung at a late stage in their career - predominantly low - paid women,» he told the Independent on Sunday.

Those who do hold committee chairs are all trade union representatives — Diana Hollland as Treasurer chairs the Business Board, Andy Kerr of the CWU the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee, Mary Turner of the GMB is the co-convenor of the Joint Policy Committee (chaired by Angela Eagle who was effectively appointed by the Leader).

The cartoonist Peter Shrank notably depicted Blair as Antony when the then Labour leader was seeking to dilute trade union power early on during his time at the top of the party.

During his monthly press conference yesterday, Mr Blair refused to comment on the party funding review, but his support for a # 50,000 cap would not be unexpected given his efforts to cut the power of the trade unions during his time as Labour leader.

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Radical Conservative plans to make it much more difficult for workers in key public services to go on strike have been slammed as a «democratic outrage» by trade union leaders.

A number of other senior Labour figures also took up senior positions: the trade union leader Ernest Bevin, as Minister of Labour, directed Britain's wartime economy and allocation of manpower, the veteran Labour statesman Herbert Morrison became Home Secretary, Hugh Dalton was Minister of Economic Warfare and later President of the Board of Trade, while A. V. Alexander resumed the role he had held in the previous Labour Government as First Lord of the Admirtrade union leader Ernest Bevin, as Minister of Labour, directed Britain's wartime economy and allocation of manpower, the veteran Labour statesman Herbert Morrison became Home Secretary, Hugh Dalton was Minister of Economic Warfare and later President of the Board of Trade, while A. V. Alexander resumed the role he had held in the previous Labour Government as First Lord of the AdmirTrade, while A. V. Alexander resumed the role he had held in the previous Labour Government as First Lord of the Admiralty.

A number of trade union leaders - including Unite boss Len McLuskey and Unison's Dave Prentis - also issued a statement backing Corbyn to continue as Labour leader.

The MDC leader developed a national following by serving first as leader of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) leader and later as president of the National Constitutional Assembly.

And Platts, who failed to win Brighton Kemptown for Labour in the 2015 general election, is quitting as the leader's trade union liaison manager.

The government should prepare itself for «sustained war» with the trade union movement as austerity Britain starts to bite, leaders have warned.

Shadow international trade secretary Barry «the Constant» Gardiner went on the Today programme as the Labour leader was expected to back the UK being in a permanent customs union with the European Uunion with the European UnionUnion.

Ed Miliband's move to shake up the trade unions» relationship with Labour looks to be simultaneously his strongest and weakest moment as party leader.

«The trade unions have always been the anchor that has kept the Labour ship steady in stormy seas and what I'm saying is that because this coup has failed, the trade unions can broker a peace with Jeremy as our leader and the genuine concerns of the PLP.

Four trade unions have condemned as disrespectful attempts to change how Welsh Labour will elect its next leader.

PoliticsHome can also reveal that talks have been held between trade union leaders as they mull over whether or not to withdraw their support for Mr Corbyn.

Its grass roots are based in the trade union movement, as its founder and former leader Joe Bossano was the District Officer of the Transport and General Workers Union (Tunion movement, as its founder and former leader Joe Bossano was the District Officer of the Transport and General Workers Union (TUnion (TGWU).

But other trade unions were initially concerned at what they regarded as a Unite stitch - up — and Jon Lansman, leader of the pro-Corbyn grassroots campaign group Momentum, put himself forward, complaining about «machine» politics inside Labour.

The leader of the UK's biggest trade union has said the country is «riven» as a result of the EU referendum.

As well as speaking at a Labour Party Conference fringe meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 29th October), the women will be joining Michael Mansfield QC, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Colin Burgon, and 15 trade union general secretaries and leaders at a vigil outside the US Embassy on Thursday 1st October from 6 - 7.30 pAs well as speaking at a Labour Party Conference fringe meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 29th October), the women will be joining Michael Mansfield QC, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Colin Burgon, and 15 trade union general secretaries and leaders at a vigil outside the US Embassy on Thursday 1st October from 6 - 7.30 pas speaking at a Labour Party Conference fringe meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 29th October), the women will be joining Michael Mansfield QC, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Colin Burgon, and 15 trade union general secretaries and leaders at a vigil outside the US Embassy on Thursday 1st October from 6 - 7.30 pm.

Gordon Brown was plunged into a fresh crisis today as the leader of Britain's trade union movement accused him of lacking vision.

«Jeremy regards the talks with trade union leaders as a vehicle to bring people together, and it is disappointing that some have walked away from them.»

Alan Johnson leads calls today for reform of the Labour Party, declaring that the system that elected Ed Miliband as party leader was wrong and should be changed to weaken the grip of trade unions.

Labour leader Ed Miliband has vowed to «let people back into our politics» as he unveiled details of his promised plan to recast the party's historic link with the trade unions.

The leader of one of Britain's biggest trade unions has warned Jeremy Corbyn's stance on trident may rule him out as a future prime minister.

The leader of Britain's biggest trade union has condemned a decision by Tom Watson to call off a meeting over the leadership crisis as an «act of sabotage.»

Labour MP Wes Streeting hit out at colleagues and trade union leaders who have used incendiary language as the battle for the soul of the Labour party rages on.

The leader of the country's biggest trade union said «powerful interests» were behind the «attempted political lynching» as he confirmed Unite «would stand by Jeremy».

The Labour leader's comments came as he hosted a special conference in London where delegates will vote on ending the automatic affiliation of trade union members and introducing «one member, one vote» in leadership elections.

The European Union (EU) is often regarded as a world leader in animal protection issues, and is also one of the largest players in global trade in the world.

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