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Labour to link government tenders to ‘unionised jobs’, Starmer tells GMB

Warm reception for party leader at GMB congress as he backs call for Amazon to recognise union in Coventry

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer warns UK must seize green jobs or risk repeat of coal mining mistakes

The Labour leader said future generations 'will never forgive us' for failing to modernise as he sought to smooth tensions with the GMB union, which has criticised his plans to block new North Sea oil and gas developments

Daily Mirror

Labour and SNP face byelection battle after Margaret Ferrier suspension – as it happened

Commons votes to suspend Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP for 30 days after breach of Covid rules

The Guardian - UK

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Tuesday briefing: Why Scotland is under pressure not to restrict fishing in its seas

In today’s newsletter: Holyrood plans to restrict fishing have been welcomed by conservationists and condemned by those for whom the seas provide an income – is there a compromise?

The Guardian - UK

A campaign against inheritance tax led by a multimillionaire? These really are desperate times for the Tories

While ministers look to the Telegraph for policies and Nadhim Zahawi fights for the status quo, Labour has a bold, serious vision, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Starmer bids to persuade unions to back green energy plan

The Labour leader's speech will also back the role of trade unions across the economy

Insider UK

Energy sector needs ‘plans not bans’, says union chief

Gary Smith, GMB general secretary, warned it would be a ‘huge mistake’ to put all the nation’s eggs in one energy basket.

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Keir Starmer pledges ‘good, union jobs’ amid energy row with GMB

Labour leader to address union’s conference after its leader attacks plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas extraction

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer insists North Sea oil and gas will be used 'for many years' following union backlash

GMB boss Gary Smith warned Labour would lose seats over a “stupid” and “catastrophic” ban on new North Sea oil developments.

Daily Record

Oil and gas ban will cost Scottish Labour seats claims trade union leader

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Daily Record, the GMB's Gary Smith said the Scottish party could not just appeal to "Edinburgh graduates".

Daily Record

Starmer urged not to U-turn on new North Sea oil and gas ban

Exclusive: Labour pledge backed by 139 organisations including environmental groups, trade unions and Women’s Institute

The Guardian - UK

Labour plans to ban North Sea oil production naive, says union leader

Gary Smith of the GMB, a key Labour donor, says plan shows ‘lack of intellectual rigour’

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance workers ‘bitten, head-butted and spat at’ on duty

Ambulance workers have been subject to thousands of violent attacks in the line of duty over the last five years, a new study suggests.

Evening Standard

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ in North Sea says union boss

GMB union general secretary Gary Smith said

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ – union chief

GMB general secretary Gary Smith called on the party to stop putting what was ‘popular’ ahead of what was right for the country.

The Guardian - UK

Labour needs an ‘honest debate’ about Brexit damage, union warns

Unless Britain develops a closer relationship with the EU it will continue to haemorrhage investment and jobs, says the GMB

The Independent UK

School staff to vote on strike action in pay dispute

GMB Scotland will ask more than 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries if they are willing to take industrial action.

Daily Record

Labour MSPs reject Keir Starmer planned ban on new North Sea oil and gas developments

EXCLUSIVE: Two MSPs used a Labour group meeting to express concern about the mooted policy.

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Birmingham Post

Amazon offers term time only contracts to North East parents

The retailer said the move comes on the back of employee feedback and will support families, but the GMB union says the move comes after strike action

Fortune

Amazon gives working parents school holidays off amid battle over increase on 'poverty pay'

The tech giant says its new contracts would give caregivers the chance to spend more time with their children and save money on childcare.

Evening Standard

Amazon offers term-time only work to workers with children

The GMB union says higher wages would be more welcome than time off in the summer, at Easter and Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Amazon UK to offer parents term-time-only working amid union battle

Retailer hopes to encourage more people back to work as strikes continue over pay and conditions

The Independent UK

Naked woman appears on GMB to debate nude sunbathing: ‘It’s just a body’

A recent survey found one in seven people describe themselves as nudists or naturists

Manchester Evening News

Asda to buy group founded by billionaire Issa brothers for over £2bn

Mohsin and Zuber Issa started out with a single petrol station forecourt in Bury, Greater Manchester more than 20 years ago

Birmingham Post

Billionaire Issa brothers confirm Asda to buy UK operations of EG Group for over £2bn

The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023

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