To defend Puerto Rico’s right to peace is to defend Venezuela’s right to exist, argues MICHELLE ELLNER
After P&O the government needs to do more for seafarers
To close employment law loopholes and build a fairer ferries industry, we need new legislation that ups the legal penalties to ensure no company can buy its way out of consultation with the unions again, writes MARK DICKINSON
MARCH 17 2022 is a day that will live in infamy in the history of the British maritime industry.
This is the date on which 800 loyal and dedicated British seafarers were discarded by P&O Ferries without any regard for them, their families and their communities.
A once renowned company saw its reputation shattered in the space of a three-minute Zoom call.
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The Employment Rights Bill is a vital opportunity to rebalance power between workers and employers. As it passes to the Lords, pressure must be brought to bear to strengthen this key legislation, argues ANDY McDONALD MP



