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Universal Basic Income is gaining some support across the political spectrum. What’s it about? Have a read here.

In this paper, Compass associate, Stewart Lansley outlines how, whilst an emergency/immediate basic income might not be possible at the moment, the case for a recovery Basic Income, which would provide vital support in the later stages and aftermath of the crisis, is especially strong, paving the wa... ... See more

Share if you think our key workers need a proper pay rise.

Good wishes and solidarity to all on this May 1st!

A shout out for all our postal workers today. Thanks for all you do! Hopefully there will be recognition of all key workers and the importance of their jobs in keeping us all safe and well looked after. #NotAllHeroesWearCapes ... See more

Tomorrow is International Workers Memorial Day. This year we hope all will observe the minute’s silence at 11am to remember those who went to work one day and never came home. In our thoughts this year are all the key workers who have been lost to Covid 19. We honour and remember them. ... See more

Our condolences to the family and friends of the Southport and Ormskirk trust colleague lost to Covid 19.

I’ve just read that Southport and Ormskirk NHS trust have lost a colleague due to Covid 19. Thoughts are with them and her family. Must be devasting for all of them.
Our community are grateful for everything that local hospital staff do, especially at this time. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult this must be for all the staff. ... See more

Condolences to both families.

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of two Labour Party CLP secretaries to COVID 19.

Gill Kennard, Chatham & Aylesbury CLP and Shabnum Sadiq, Slough CLP who was only 38 and had 5 children including 4 quadruplets. ... See more

Universal Basic Income - tell the Chancellor what you think.

Tell the government to urgently introduce an emergency universal basic income - add your name here:

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Official) has asked us to share an important message and video with you.
In recent weeks, there has been a notable increase in nuisance fires across the county. From small bonfires in gardens to anti-social fire setting out in the community.
We are joining Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Official) in asking the public to consider their actions and do what they can to assist in supporting their community. ... See more

Happy birthday to Robert Trussell, the author of the magnifcent ‘Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’. Never was a novel on working people more relevant than today. If you haven’t read it, now would be a good time.
https://twitter.com/rickardsisters/status/1251464368233078786?s=21 ... See more

“Happy Birthday Robert Tressell! Thank you for sharing your story with us https://t.co/3Ww6LlntAe”