The Tories introduced the 50% strike ballot threshold to make industrial action harder. MATT WRACK argues that a Labour government has no justification for leaving it on the statute book
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Coronavirus and schools — what is the truth, and what should parents do?
Schools are now closed — here is what you need to know, writes GAWAIN LITTLE, executive member of the National Education Union
In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, JOHN GREEN wonders whether the government will really get to grips with the root cause of these attacks on our MPs
The new PM’s opening addresses offered hope, council homes and reform — but little detail on how any of it will be delivered, warns CLAUDIA WEBBE
Despite the screeching from the right-wing media, Burnham’s speech chimed with the public mood - and socialists should take advantage, says Morning Star editor BEN CHACKO
Scotland's Labour leader cannot continue to evade responsibility for the party's decline, argues LAUREN HARPER
Nature as well as society works dialectically, asserts the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
THERE has been a lot of confusion about the situation in schools since Wednesday, when a decision was made to close schools to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This has been exacerbated by poor and inadequate advice from government both before and after the long-overdue decision for closure was actually taken.
From Monday schools will be closed but staff will continue to provide emergency childcare to enable key workers to fight the virus and keep the most vulnerable children safe.
As a union, we are incredibly proud of our teacher and support staff members who are providing this support to keep the country going in the most difficult of times.
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