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Tuesday briefing: Why Scotland is under pressure not to restrict fishing in its seas

In today’s newsletter: Holyrood plans to restrict fishing have been welcomed by conservationists and condemned by those for whom the seas provide an income – is there a compromise?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

A campaign against inheritance tax led by a multimillionaire? These really are desperate times for the Tories

While ministers look to the Telegraph for policies and Nadhim Zahawi fights for the status quo, Labour has a bold, serious vision, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

Starmer bids to persuade unions to back green energy plan

The Labour leader's speech will also back the role of trade unions across the economy

Insider UK · Jun 5, 2023

Starmer urged not to U-turn on new North Sea oil and gas ban

Exclusive: Labour pledge backed by 139 organisations including environmental groups, trade unions and Women’s Institute

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Labour plans to ban North Sea oil production naive, says union leader

Gary Smith of the GMB, a key Labour donor, says plan shows ‘lack of intellectual rigour’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Ambulance workers ‘bitten, head-butted and spat at’ on duty

Ambulance workers have been subject to thousands of violent attacks in the line of duty over the last five years, a new study suggests.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2023

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ in North Sea says union boss

GMB union general secretary Gary Smith said

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ – union chief

GMB general secretary Gary Smith called on the party to stop putting what was ‘popular’ ahead of what was right for the country.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Labour needs an ‘honest debate’ about Brexit damage, union warns

Unless Britain develops a closer relationship with the EU it will continue to haemorrhage investment and jobs, says the GMB

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

School staff to vote on strike action in pay dispute

GMB Scotland will ask more than 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries if they are willing to take industrial action.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023