So Great A Crime is the second production from the City Lit Radio Repertory Company, focussing on the true-life story of Major-General Sir Hector MacDonald, known as “Fighting Mac”. A crofter’s son, MacDonald achieved iconic status as a soldier and leader during the Boer War (1899 – 1902), to become a knight of the realm,… CONTINUE READING
Predictable click bait speculation that real Premier League matches could be played in the US need careful scrutiny. CONTINUE READING
Sexual Harassment is in the news, and that in itself is bad news. The latest UnionDues podcast looks at union activity in this area, guided by a new LRD publication CONTINUE READING
Union conferences cost a small fortune to organise. It is an overwhelming imperative to get best value for what is spent. Accompanies the latest Union Days podcast. CONTINUE READING
The first radio play from the City Lit Radio Drama Rep Company. Private greed and government disinterest spell disaster for a Devon fishing village. CONTINUE READING
Companion blog for the new UnionDays podcast. Listen at bit.ly/UnionDays CONTINUE READING
The audio of my discussion on NHS strikes with Anjana Gadgil on the BBC News channel. Top of the agenda – why won’t the government negotiate and will anything persuade them otherwise? CONTINUE READING
Britain isn’t working and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill won’t help. Here’s why. CONTINUE READING
Government is gearing up for more strike restrictions when only negotiation can resolve the impasse CONTINUE READING
Talking strikes and how to solve them with @rickedwards1 on the @bbc5live breakfast show this morning. CONTINUE READING
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