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Black lives matter
British politicians must act decisively to fight institutional racism here in the UK. By Diane Abbott. America is currently engulfed in the worst
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Letter to Prime Minister over childcare crisis
Just as we need investment in roads and rail, we also need investment in childcare. It is estimated that as a result of the coronavirus crisis a
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Young women, poverty and non-suicidal self-harm
Young women struggling with money problems and debt are at particular risk. The long-term rise in self-harm in young women is about more than social
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Witnesses ask for videolink not travel
The unacceptable condition of attendance only serves to jeopardise the safety of survivors and their key workers. Eighteen domestic abuse and
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TUC posts report on returning to work
No one should have to return to work without tough new safety measures having been put in place. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on
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Don’t call political campaigners domestic extremists
To treat environmental protestors as terrorists under Prevent is an abuse of power and a misuse of the strategy. More than 600 people have signed an
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On working with the environment to protect people
“Economies that work with nature are critical to ensure that the world’s nations thrive.” The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has
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Couples call for digital registration
Legal recognition of a relationship is important, especially during a pandemic. Mixed-sex civil partnerships were first allowed to take place in
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Women and COVID-19: keyworkers and anxious
The government needs far greater inclusion of women and gender experts in key advisory groups. New research published last week revealed the stark
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COVID-19: safety at work: join a union
This is the text of the email sent from Angela Rayner to Labour members this afternoon. Last night I sat shocked on my sofa as Boris Johnson spoke to
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The law, COVID-19 and safety at work
The relevant law is Section 44 of the Employment Act 1996 and it covers all workers. By Shelly Asquith, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer in the
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Support for a range of abuse victims announced
‘This funding will ensure they can continue to receive the support they desperately need to rebuild their lives.’ A £76 million ‘package’
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Migrant women, COVID-19 and unfair laws
We need to value the contribution of migrant workers. Many migrant women currently providing lifesaving care and vital services during the Covid-19
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No pledge money and no accommodation
The government’s purported proposals ‘do not constitute a crisis response’. The Public Interest Law Centre and Southall Black Sisters have
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Lockdown: girls feel unsafe outside
We need to send a clear message that street harassment is not okay. One in 5 girls (19 per cent) have experienced street harassment during lockdown,