Sentences with phrase «general secretary of»

«As the Deputy General Secretary of the party, NPP has been in power for 11 months they have neither given me a car nor fuel same.

TUC Opinion Poll on Regional Pay Commenting on the TUC opinion poll * showing that two thirds of voters thought paying teachers less in lower - pay areas would make it harder for schools to recruit and retain good quality teachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in teaching.

Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), told politics.co.uk: «SATs results are an unsatisfactory measure of schools achievement.

Paul Kenny, general secretary of the GMB union, commented: «The principle of MPs getting a decent salary is not an issue.

Responding to the Coalition Government's decision to revoke the requirement for schools to work together in behaviour and attendance partnerships from September 1, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said:

The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition NDC, Koku Anyidoho in an interview with host Fiifi Banson on Anopa Kasapa on Kasapa 102.5 FM said the NPP administration has realized after coming into office that most of its promises were just facade and not realistic, hence it must come clear on what they can achieve and that which they can not achieve for Ghanaians.

Commenting on the proposals for education in the Conservative Party manifesto, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said:

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, has responded to the comments made by the Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw on the number of teachers leaving the system to teach abroad.

Commenting on remarks made by Ed Miliband on public sector pension reform during his Question & Answer session at TUC Congress, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said this:

The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has rubbished some documents making rounds in the media, purported to be the outcome of investigations into the causes of the NDC's defeat by the Kwesi Botchwey committee.

Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary of the ICU, Solomon Kotei, said eliminating corruption will be crucial in meeting growth targets.

Bill Morris, former General Secretary of the Transport & General Workers Union (now part of Unite), once said that the most powerful position he had ever held was not at the TGWU, nor at the TUC, Bank of England, or BBC, but as chair of Labour's conference arrangements committee.

The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress [NDC], Koku Anyidoho, has been charged with treason, and thus refused bail, following his invitation to the Criminal Investigations Department [CID], earlier today [Tuesday].

Andrew Harrop, co-author of the report and general secretary of the Fabian Society, said: «The UK has endured a decade of falling living standards.

Commenting on the judicial review on the indexation of public sector pensions, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said:

The General Secretary of NDC, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketsia said the school had already established some links with similar institutions in both Africa and other parts of the world.

Addressing the press on Thursday, the General Secretary of the party, Johnson Aseidu Nketia, explained that...

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, NDC National Chairman, Kofi Portuphy as well as former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho and former Chief of Staff were all at the place.

The Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho picked the forms on behalf of the President.

Assistant General Secretary of the TUC, Paul Nowak was optimistic about public support for Thursday's strike over public sector pay, and said: «We believe Britain needs a pay rise - and that applies whether you work in the private or the public sector.»

Len McCluskey, the General Secretary of Unite, has written that «the idea that Corbyn has ever shown hostility towards the Jewish community, or allowed anti-Semitic actions, is a disgusting libel».

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has charged members of the party in the Central region to work hard in winning the region for the party in the December 7 general elections.

In his remarks, Chairman of the occasion and General Secretary of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently recognize late Abiola as a former President of Nigeria and name a national monument after him.

The presidential hopefuls, Ms Samia Yaaba Nkrumah, former Chairperson of the party and daughter of Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, a former General Secretary of the party, Mr Bright Oblitei Akwetey, who has twice contested for the flag - bearer position, and Mr Agyapong, a businessman, were quizzed by the moderator, Prof. Kwame Karikari, on issues on the Ghanaian economy, industrialisation, agriculture and health in the country's first - ever inter-party presidential debate sponsored by TV Africa.

Acting General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as unfortunate claims by the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Portuphy that the militant goons in the ruling party are responsible for recent killing in the country.

Suspended General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party has indicated that after 35 years of the gruesome murder of his father, he has forgiven the perpetrators.

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has said he is not being paid by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to run down the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as alleged by Deputy General Secretary of the party, Koku Anyidoho.

Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has asserted that, his party is not shaken by the Bawumia - led Baamu Yada demonstration organized by pressure group, Let My Vote Count Alliance (LMVCA) in Kumasi.

Listowell Nana Kusi - Poku, who resigned as the General Secretary of United Front Party (UFP) recently, said he personally presented all necessary signed documents to the Electoral Commission [EC] to begin registration process of the party.

Commenting on the Government commissioned review by Darren Henley into cultural education, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Michael Gove is absolutely correct to highlight the importance of cultural education for all children and young people.

«Beer and Britannia» was a rallying cry from many early Labour MPs, such as Jimmy Thomas who served simultaneously as an MP and the general secretary of the railwayman's union.

Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show Monday, the Coordinator, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress said unlike Angola's economy which has crumbled as a result of a fall in oil prices, Ghana's economy remains buoyant.

Dr. Peter Ozo - Eson, the General Secretary of the union, had disclosed yesterday that the major organs of the congress would meet to appraise the indefinite strike called to protest the recent increase in the fuel pump price from N86 to N86.50 k to N145.

Following the departure of the buses, general secretary of Unite Len McCluskey will address the People's Assembly at approximately 3:30 pm.

This is Brian Strutton, general secretary of the British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) on no - deal.

Commenting on the research published today by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies has confirmed what the NUT has been saying since the Government announced its cuts programme.

Hon. Andy Burnham MP to the Labour Party Conference, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said this:

Commenting ahead of tomorrow's TUC march in London against the Government's cuts and austerity programme, Christine Blower General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «This march will send a clear message to Government that their programme of austerity measures is not working.

Patrick Roach, deputy general secretary of the teacher's union NASUWT, brands free schools a costly and unnecessary experiment which will produce misery for children: «We are on the side of parents and public who are opposed to free schools.

A Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has taken a swipe at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia describing him as someone who lacks understanding of governance.

The presentation of manifestos does not play a major role in winning an election because most electorate will not read them, Deputy General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Obiri Boahen has said.

Commenting on today's Emergency Budget, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said;

Meanwhile, Special Assistant to Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, Mr Mujeeb Rahman has denied media reports that his boss has given condition for his return to the position as General Secretary of the party.

In a related development, the General Secretary of the United Cadres Front, Felix Nyarku says the engagement of the three retired South African policeman to train some supporters of the NPP in the run up to the 2016 election is abominable.

After backing away from her workers - on - boards proposal, the prime minister faced immediate criticism from Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress.

Whilst associating himself fully with the «excellent statement that has been put out by the General Secretary of our party on this issue», Nana Akufo - Addo made a demand of President Mahama.

Acting General Secretary of the party John Boadu stormed the offices of the Electoral Commission Wednesday to demand explanations for the new directive for asset declaration.

Commenting on the Prime Minister's statements in relation to grammar schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said:

First, the General Secretary of the All Peoples Congress, Razak Opoku says the Flagbearer is ready with his funds and has also declared his assets, but was not sure if all the parliamentary candidates will secure funding to file their nominations.

As part of the requirements for the filing of nominations ahead of the 2016 elections, the EC has requested presidential and parliamentary aspirants to declare their assets, but the acting General Secretary of the NPP says there is no law that mandates that request.