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Britain's Farms Would Thrive Outside EU
Government officials spend their days fretting about whether they are complying with European regulation. It’s time to take back control by leaving.
By George Eustice, Minister of State for Fa...
The Left-Wing Case for Leaving the EU
Most of the arguments against membership are left-leaning and liberal.
By John King of Spectator
Introduction
Despite denials by our political and media elite, the most important issue of the 201...
£500,000 Cost of NHS Legal Fight
The latest chapter in a bitter legal row between the North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and a nurse has seen £500,000 of taxpayers’ money allegedly spent. Eddie Bone’s solicito...
Double Standards on Fiddling Expenses
Whilst peers who fiddle their expenses are allowed to quit without an investigation, the general worker would not be given the same privilege by their employer.
Privileges Committee Deems Investi...
WEU Submission on Political Party Funding
On Monday, 9th February 2016, the Workers of England Union formally submitted evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding—a clear decl...
Keeping Our Members Informed
The Workers of England Union strongly backs English junior doctors as the proposed policy changes will only affect them in England, not in Scotland or Wales. This unfair situation underscores why o...
3 Scenarios for the UK's EU Referendum
The WEU is committed to keeping our members informed and regularly curates articles to help you make decisions that benefit you. As the UK EU referendum approaches, a flood of opinions will follow....
Whistleblower Sues Unite Over Zero-Hours Contract
Martyn Reuby, a veteran trade unionist of over 42 years, has launched a claim for £200,000 against Unite, alleging unfair dismissal and breach of contract after raising concerns about his zero-hour...
NHS – Where Does All That Money Go!
The figures are breathtaking and highlight the critical need for transparency in public healthcare expenditure. Understanding exactly where every penny goes is essential to ensuring the National He...
Trade Union Bill May Violate Human Rights
The Conservative government’s Trade Union Bill may impose “potentially unlawful” restrictions on the right to strike, the government’s own human rights watchdog has warned in a new report by the E...