Mick Lynch: The union firebrand accused of stealing Christmas
As rail workers strike, the influential role of Mick Lynch has become a matter of national interest.
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As rail workers strike, the influential role of Mick Lynch has become a matter of national interest.
Academics doubtful that universities will be prepared to offer increases seen in other UK sectors
#GeneralStrike is trending on Twitter in the UK. And with good reason. Tens of millions are outraged by what is happening to working-class people’s incomes and living standards, and millions at least inspired by the strikes breaking out in many places. Descriptive phrases like “half the country is on strike” are being used a lot too. And indeed the level of strikes has shot up. It is not yet anywhere near a general strike, or at a point where one could plausibly be achieved by simple agitation for it.
We asked commentators and experts to offer their views on the First Minister's launch of a paper on the economic case for independence. Here's what…
After 15 years in power, Scottish National Party faces growing sense of stasis despite fresh independence vote push