«As a
movement we will continue to push back against attempts to undermine and diminish workers» rights, to extend
trade unions» reach into workplaces and to continue to ensure that
unions remain a
strong, progressive force in civil society.»
A party for those whose priorities include the Welfare State, workers» rights,
trade unionism, the co-operative
movement, consumer protection,
strong communities, conservation rather than environmentalism, fair taxation, full employment, public ownership, proper local government, a powerful Parliament, the monarchy, the organic Constitution, national sovereignty, civil liberties, the
Union, the Commonwealth, the countryside, grammar schools, traditional moral and social values, economic patriotism, balanced migration, a realist foreign policy, and a base of real property for every household to resist both over-mighty commercial interests and an over-mighty State.
We have advocated professional unity for many years, and this is a big step towards realising our goal of a
strong unified profession and a powerful
union which would be a significant force for teachers, education and the
trade union movement.»