Government Ministers Pension Pots Rocket By Millions
The GMB Union has researched how much coalition Ministers have gained by taking up office. Remember these figures the next time you are told “we are all in it together” and that is the reason why our pensions must be cut. The GMB findings can be found here.
Equality challenge to the budget
The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the government's recent emergency budget. Read more.
The Cigar-Chomping Commies Are Not Going To Take Over On My Watch
So speaks Eric Pickle, the Secretary of State for Communities. Read the extract from the interview here.
TUC Starts Cuts Watch
On the 24 May the Government announced its first set of cuts. The TUC has launched a web page where it examines in some detail the nature and effects of these cuts. To read this cut watch please go to http://www.touchstoneblog.org.uk/category/cuts-watch/
Reducing Sick Rates In The Civil Service
Work makes you sick; workers instinctively know this to be true. Find out how IL think dramatic reductions in sick rates can be achieved in the civil service without a stick or carrot in sight.