Tony Burke
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An outline agreement between the EU and USA shows why Brexit is a failure
The UK seems well behind the curve on green industrial policy and is increasingly left standing watching on the sidelines. → Read More
What happened to all the trade agreements Brexiteers promised?
Many of the agreements are ‘continuity’ or ‘rollover’ agreements, which replicate the deals we already had previously as members of the EU. → Read More
Promised post-Brexit trade deals remain a fantasy
'All in all, the fantasy of countries queuing up to sign trade agreements with ‘Global Britain’ and filling the gap left by Brexit remains just that - a fantasy.' → Read More
The UK automotive industry is suffering as a result of Brexit
The UK faces being stuck in the middle of a looming trade battle between the USA and the EU on subsidies for electric vehicle production → Read More
International unions vote P&O’s Peter Hebblethwaite Worst Boss In The World
'Hebblethwaite topped the poll which included Jeff Bezos' → Read More
No free trade deal should be agreed with India until it protects workers’ rights
Indian unions representing 47 million workers are urging the UK to suspend negotiations with Narendra Modi’s government until it respects basic international labour standards. → Read More
Union research shows major support for shorter hours, including 4-day working week
The Institute of Employment Rights surveyed 2,400 workers in these key manufacturing sectors and found nine out of ten workers are in favour of working shorter hours including a four-day week. → Read More
Brexit has been a total failure and the government is covering up the damage it has done
With the 6th anniversary of the Brexit vote looming, Labour should loudly highlight the damage being done → Read More
Why government plans to ditch promised new workers’ rights laws should worry us all
'The long-awaited employment bill, which was expected to have included rights to flexible working, predictable working hours and more protection for pregnant workers is not expected to be included in the forthcoming Queens Speech.' → Read More
How Tory attempts to strike a trade deal with the US are taking a farcical turn
'The UK government says it now believes that the US federal structure opens up opportunities to reach deals on a state by state basis' → Read More
The government’s latest attempt to make Brexit work will fail
Boris Johnson says the Brexit Freedom’s Bill will help the UK become “the number one place invest and do business because of freedoms that we have." → Read More
The Tory government’s problems on trade just got worse
'The US snubbed them on the issue of ending tariffs on UK imported steel and aluminium' → Read More
Why the world’s largest trade deal is bad news for Boris Johnson
The world's largest free trading bloc is now open for business. → Read More
Lord Frost’s resignation shows how Boris Johnson’s Brexit chickens are coming home to roost
'The writing was on the wall months ago when Joe Biden closed the door on any quick trade deal with the UK and warned Johnson about risking the Good Friday Agreement.' → Read More
The Tories could learn from the EU when it comes to protecting those in low-paid work and the gig economy
'The European Commission is proposing new laws to protect ‘digital platform’ and precarious workers.' → Read More
Expect the new German coalition to push the EU to be tough on law breakers and Brexit
'Any chance of a softer approach to the Frost/Johnson’s post Brexit game playing and sabre rattling were dashed by the deal which stresses a commitment "to a common European policy' → Read More
Tony Burke: Trade unions views about ‘unnecessary’ legislation dismissed by government
'It appears the government has ignored the views expressed by unions and employment rights experts that this legislation is totally unnecessary and is purely punitive against trade unions.’ → Read More
Tory threats to EU over Article 16 of Northern Ireland protocol could badly backfire
'Johnson and Frost are playing a dangerous game. EU watchers are predicting far from sitting back and taking it on the chin the EU may launch immediate action against the UK' → Read More
Labour can no longer sit on the fence when it comes to Palestine
After Labour conference passed a Young Labour motion on Israel and Palestine, Unite's Tony Burke says Labour must be clear in its support for Palestinian rights. → Read More
Joe Biden put Boris Johnson back in his box
'Johnson will now have to properly explain why there will be no trade deal with the US for the foreseeable future given it was the glittering Brexit prize promised' → Read More