Russia has been at war with Britain for years and the EU referendum was an open goal which they exploited. That doesn't mean that "Putin made Brexit happen" but his troll farms and media operations certainly played a part Brexiters may hate to hear it but to deny it is to deny a dangerous reality.

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · yesterday

Andy Burnham first PM to confirm Kremlin role in Brexit vote The prime minister has revealed UK authorities told him there was ‘clear evidence’ that Moscow meddled in the referendum observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Why on earth does this BBC piece on Burnham telling an interviewer the UK security services confirmed Russian interference in the Brexit referendum require a response from a pro Brexit pressure group? It's literally our Prime Minister telling us about election security. It's nothing to do with them.

The best news to wake up to ahead of the morning round. Congratulations to Sagal, who has led such a positive campaign. Thank you to the brilliant Labour team and members who made this win possible. Britain is backing Labour’s message of hope. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...

Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, beating Green leader Zack Polanski - follow live

The contest was triggered when ex-PM Keir Starmer announced last month he would be standing down from the Commons.

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I mean this is just an open invitation to get photoshopped into ridicule.

"I dislike immigration from certain countries because they don’t agree with British liberalism, an ideology and mode of living that I am explicitly hostile towards”.

Twlldun@twlldun.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ok, but what precisely would this position mean on a policy level? It’s just a posture

Turkey: Interview with Kivanc Eliacik Union leaders continue to be arrested and jailed. But recently, a number have been released, thanks in part to global online campaigns on LabourStart. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...

Turkey: Interview with Kivanc Eliacik - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.

According to the International Trade Union Confederation, Turkey is one of the worst countries in the world for workers' rights.  Union leaders continue to be arrested and jailed.  But recen...

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I've just accidentally stumbled into auto-renew hell. Burnham right to target it - I feel like I've been mugged. Note to companies - I will never stay with a company that does this to me. You get more money from me this year but none ever again. Smart?

At a special meeting celebrating the centenary 💯 of the Committee on the Application of Standards (CAS) - one of the key elements of the @ilo.org ‘s vital supervisory system. Dr. Patrick Rochford, Ireland, noting the CAS’s creation by an Irishman in the aftermath of independence #ILC2026

I honestly just find the fact that we are even debating this *utterly* baffling.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The media & political classes (left + right) tend to guess wrong about the public - who have a *much* stronger common sense consensus on civic "inclusive nativism" than most of the commentariat seem to realise

Halfway through my speeches at the Committee on the Application of Standards this year.

“Democracy does not disappear overnight; it is chipped away over months, years and decades.”

The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s tightening grip on Turkey: the next election is already being decided | Editorial

Editorial: The removal of an opposition party leader and closure of a liberal university show an authoritarian democracy moving closer to one-man rule

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OECD governments must now ensure this right is fully reflected in domestic law and in OECD standards. reuters.com/business/wor... 2/2

U.N. top court says workers have the right to strike under main labour law treaty

The United Nations's highest court on Thursday said workers and unions have a right ​to strike under the main international labour law treaty, ‌in an advisory opinion that could influence labour laws ...

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The International Court of Justice has confirmed—by 10–4—that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87. Crucial to the ruling was clear evidence that global & regional human rights instruments, & states themselves—including the UK—have long recognised that C87 contains this right 1/2

TUC Global@tucglobal.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The ICJ is close to giving its final opinion on the existence of the right to strike in connection with freedom of association (ILO Convention 87)

The ICJ is close to giving its final opinion on the existence of the right to strike in connection with freedom of association (ILO Convention 87)

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87 on 21 May 2026.

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Work While They Sleep is a new Brazilian sci-fi play about the working lives of women in late capitalism & the relentless pressure to increase productivity We were a partner in an earlier attempt to get funding for this play, so we're delighted that it's made it to the UK stage! Ticket link below

The Conservative party’s “Alternative King’s Speech” claims unemployment has risen “every month” that Labour have been in government. We’ve fact checked this claim several times over the past year—it isn’t correct.

Conservative ‘Alternative King’s Speech’ repeats inaccurate claim about Labour’s unemployment record – Full Fact

The Conservative party’s ‘Alternative King’s Speech’ claims that unemployment has risen “every single month” that Labour have been in government. This isn’t correct.

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The day has finally arrived. You can now *officially* watch puffins live from the Farne Islands, 24 hours a day: bit.ly/4tRz72T Please enjoy these puffins kissing in celebration of this momentous event.

Signed.

I’m in there somewhere….

The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC)@tuac.bsky.social · 5mo ago

L7 delegates at today's Labour 7 Summit in Paris. @cfdt.fr @cgt.fr @force-ouvriere.bsky.social @cfecgc.org @unsa.org @ituc.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @aflcio.org @lacsq.org

At the #Labour7 & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is introducing a presentation on inequality from economist & author Pr. Thomas Piketty (far left of picture), stressing the role of unions in fighting inequality. Piketty himself says "high inequality is not necessary for prosperity."

@tuc.org.uk condemns the dangerous escalation of military actions, precipitated by the attacks launched by the US and Israel over the weekend that flout international law, undermine diplomacy and the prospects for peace. www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-gen...

TUC General Council interim statement on Iran

The TUC condemns the dangerous escalation of military actions, precipitated by the attacks launched by the US and Israel over the weekend that flout international law, undermine diplomacy and the pros...

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Really quite something that Farage spent 4 days whining and making wild unfounded accusations of election fraud, then completely skips the commons debate on the elections bill.

We don’t like workers being exploited either.

shotgun not me but think there's scope here for a proper, lengthy, meaty feature looking at every single policy area in Britain that's currently fucked specifically because of a decision George Osborne took, reckon you could make it an actual mag cover, his fingerprints are everywhere

Anand@calmerfuture.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Osborne seems totally untouchable, Teflon, within the UK elite classes, where accountability is concerned he'll be appointed part-time Duke of York next

On the 4th anniversary of Putin's full scale war on Ukraine, the TUC is proud to support the @ukrainesol.bsky.social -led trade union statement in solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions.

Joint statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, UK trade unions reaffirm our solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions. Ukraine’s workers are not only defending their...

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Hey Reform, here's a conundrum for ya - as evidenced by commentary by experts at the UN's International Labour Org., until the ERA passed the UK had the weakest labour rights in Western Europe: so if scrapping rights fights the cost of living crisis, how did we end up with a cost of living crisis?

UNISON@unison.org.uk · 8mo ago

“The mask’s off. Reform UK has shown what it really thinks of working people,” says UNISON GS @andreaegangs.bsky.social “The millionaires calling the shots in Reform don’t think those putting in a hard day’s graft deserve basic rights or fair pay.” www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...

‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power

‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power

Kremlin’s repeated targeting of power grid has left thousands without heating, reliant on shelters and desperate home hacks

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The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!

The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!