Press releases

8th anniversary: Bring troops home from Afghanistan

. . . LRC calls for end to conflict twice as long as First World War Today (Wed 7 Oct 2009) marks the 8th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan. It is a conflict in which tens of thousands of Aghans have been killed, as well as 220 British troops. The war has now lasted twice as long as the First World War - and yet there are still no clear objectives.
John McDonnell MP, LRC Chair, said:
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Labour MP calls for full public inquiry into Construction Industry

The OFT has today fined 103 construction companies for rigging bids for contracts. This follows the scandal of construction companies abusing its workforce through blacklisting practices, and increasing concerns about the practices of gangmasters in the industry and health and safety standards. [continue...]

LRC welcomes TUC backing for People’s Charter

The TUC has today voted overwhelmingly to support The People’s Charter* which calls for higher taxes on the wealthiest and companies, investment in new jobs, building new council housing, the renationalisation of key industries, troops to be brought home from Afghanistan, and a range of other progressive policies. [continue...]

LRC calls for justice for former Visteon workers

Ex-Visteon workers will today be campaigning outside the offices of the Unite union in order to promote their plight, following the collapse of the UK arm of the motor industry component supplier, Visteon UK - which has left ex- and retired workers with greatly reduced pensions. [continue...]

‘Shocking result for Labour’ in unnecessary by-election

Labour has been defeated in the Norwich North by-election caused by the barring of former Labour MP Ian Gibson from standing at the next election. [continue...]

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