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Inspirational tributes paid to former Tolpuddle stalwarts Tony Benn and Bob Crow sparked a standing ovation yesterday as the biggest martyrs festival in decades finished in a rousing rally.
A roar rebounded around the Dorset countryside as thousands of trade unionists rose in memory of the labour movement heroes who passed away within days of each other in March.
Emily Benn described how her grandfather “loved the history” of the event to remember the sacrifice of the six Toldpuddle Martyrs.
After one year of a Labour government attacking winter fuel allowance and disabled people, the trade union movement must step up regardless of who holds power, writes STEVE GILLAN
ANSELM ELDERGILL examines the legal case behind this weekend’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and the lessons for today
The courage of striking Unison members across south-west England shows workers are ready to fight for their rights – and win, says Unison South West regional secretary KERRY BAIGENT
As the labour movement meets to remember the Tolpuddle Martyrs, MICK WHELAN, general secretary of train drivers’ union Aslef, says it’s an appropriate moment to remind the Labour government to listen to the trade unions a little more