Thank you for the invitation to address your conference. We greatly value the co-operation between the two CWU’s. I want to thank your General Secretary, Steve Fitzpatrick, for his unfailing help and hospitality. Your President, Gerry Quirk has also made … Continue reading →

I am delighted to be here today for the launch (or more accurately the re-launch) of the Withdean Education Centre. The South East Central Branch have been keen supporters of education for a long time – and when they opened … Continue reading →

A François Hollande win in France would challenge the EU’s austerity agenda – but if the Greek left does well it could set Europe on an entirely new path. Sunday may be the first day of a European spring. In … Continue reading →