The 2026 pay award to nurses fails to take account of rising inflation, resulting in real term pay cuts for nurses

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The Iranian regime’s policy of harsh repression is a symptom of weakness and fear – the people of Iran need action now from the UK and EU

The post Will Europe stand with the oppressor or the people of Iran? first appeared on Yorkshire Bylines.

Attempts to gerrymander and manipulate eligible voters in the US mid-terms in November reflect Trump’s unpopularity and need for control

The post Entitled: or how states shape the US vote first appeared on Yorkshire Bylines.

Justice fails at scale as law serves power and accountability emerges locally where decisions meet consequences and ethics become real

The post Justice at human scale: ethics, law, and the structures we need first appeared on Yorkshire Bylines.

Scarborough South Bay gets a Brown Flag award for third year, Bridlington South Beach improves – Yorkshire beaches are still mid-league

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A year since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ duties on US trade partners, many had to negotiate ‘reciprocal’ trade agreements to avoid tariffs

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Night flights ruled illegal by a public enquiry continue to operate but Leeds City Council could now take action to restore control

The post The people v Leeds Bradford Airport – a new chapter begins  first appeared on Yorkshire Bylines.

New Green MP Hannah Spencer is a breath of fresh air in the Palace of Westminster, but the smell of alcohol is getting up her nose

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Local councillors united across party lines to reject harmful gas drilling near Scarborough showing why local democracy remains vital

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A decisive York council vote underscores cross-party action as the key route to drive national electoral reform

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When the history of Brexit is written, the Lib Dems’ decision to let Johnson hold this election will be seen as a key strategic error.

The post Why we lost – and where we go from here appeared first on InFacts.

We can kick Johnson out. So brave the elements and vote for the candidates with the best chance of beating the Tories.

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Relying on the WTO for our trade was always a terrible idea. Now that the US president has ripped a hole in it, it’s economic suicide.

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Good news from YouGov poll is Tory lead is shrinking. Bad news is they are still ahead because too many pro-European votes are being wasted.

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A Tory victory means more chaos. The only way to end the arguments over Brexit and fix our real problems is to vote them out.

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Johnson yesterday hinted he would axe the licence fee. This had two purposes: cover up his NHS blunder and pummel the BBC into submission.

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PM rips off Love Actually in his video but misses out the punch line: “Just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth.”

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Right-wing press has branded Corbyn unelectable. They are right - he is. Not for the reasons they suggest, but because of simple maths.

The post Don’t worry about voting tactically for Corbyn. He won’t win appeared first on InFacts.

To cover up Johnson’s NHS disaster, Tories fabricate story about Labour activist punching Hancock aide.

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Not only is Johnson lying about surrendering to the EU demand for an internal UK border, he isn’t ready to deliver a deal by December 2020.

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