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Jeremy Hunt’s mental health policy: kicking us while we’re down
It looks like the Tories are once again gearing up to scapegoat some of the weakest in our society under the guise of 'getting people back to work' instead of solving any underlying issues, writes SYMON HILL
DIANE ABBOTT says the socialist island has played an outsized role in the fight against racism worldwide — we must stand by it as Trump tries to choke it to death
GAWAIN LITTLE looks at the causes of the far-right resurgence and explains how the General Federation of Trade Unions is helping to combat it
As delegates from the north-east, Yorkshire & Humber meet this weekend in Durham, TUC regional secretary DAVE PIKE speaks to Ben Chacko about the challenges ahead
Prison Officers’ Association general secretary and TUC president STEVE GILLAN looks at what’s missing from the Employment Rights Act, and why we need further legislation
Militarism and war cannot be separated from ‘bread and butter issues,’ argues MICAELA TRACEY-RAMOS — opposing them is central to trade unionism
NOTHING illustrates the absurdity of Tory rule more than the mental health crisis facing Britain.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is taking nonsensical solutions to a new level by trying to stop people from taking time off work for mental health reasons — while not promising any new funding for already underfunded mental health services.
According to the Financial Times (August 25), “Jeremy Hunt plans to use the Autumn Statement to tackle the sharp rise in people unable to work because of mental health issues.”
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