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A closed Thomas Cook shop on East Street, Bedminster, Bristol
PROTESTING Thomas Cook workers and Labour figures will urge the government to “do the right thing” on Monday and guarantee payment for the travel agency’s redundant staff.
Hundreds of Unite members are set to protest outside Manchester Library opposite Tory Party conference next week.
Staff had been meant to receive their final wages on Monday, but the Insolvency Service has now said they will be treated as creditors of Thomas Cook — meaning that it is unclear how or when they’ll get paid.
In a wide-ranging interview, JEREMY CORBYN talks to Ben Chacko about the difficulties the new Prime Minister faces and why he sees no future in Labour
Burnham urged to raise taxes on banks after Barclays reveals 30% rise in pre-tax profits
Can Andy Burnham’s programme deliver a productive economy – or merely a softer version of capitalism, asks VINCE MILLS