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Half a million gather in London for biggest anti-far right demo, say organisers

On Saturday, organisers said people had gathered for a peaceful demonstration against ‘hatred and division and racism’.

Evening Standard · Mar 28

‘Horribly wrong’: US veterans condemn Trump’s politicization of military

Experts infuriated by president accusing Democrats of ‘sedition’ for urging soldiers to refuse illegal orders

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025

Suspended Labour councillor found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder

Ricky Jones was filmed speaking at anti-racism rally after last summer’s far-right riots that followed Southport murders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

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Labour councillor's cutting throats comment at east London rally 'out of character', says friend

Ricky Jones, 58, is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder at the Walthamstow rally, which he denies

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

Labour councillor’s cutting throats comment at rally ‘out of character’ – friend

Ricky Jones is on trial accused of one count of encouraging violent disorder, which he denies.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Lack of diversity in teaching in England means minority ethnic pupils miss out

Exclusive: Pupils in north-east and London most likely to never have a teacher of similar ethnicity, study finds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

18 of 30 secondary school subjects increasingly taught by non-experts – Labour

French, economics and engineering have all seen a drop in the number of hours of expert teaching since 2017.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

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UK’s biggest teaching union votes to end strike action

The National Education Union (NEU) said members agreed to accept progress made on pay and funding and halt industrial action

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

Overall, 86% of National Education Union teacher members in England voted to accept the progress made in the dispute and end industrial action.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Opposition grows among teachers to 6.5% pay offer in England

Union members are concerned about funding for the below-inflation increase and the lack of a long-term agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

English teaching unions to strike during Tory conference if pay deal rejected

Action could be directed at Rishi Sunak’s keynote speech, seen as vital in run-up to general election campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

The Labour leader will set a goal of half a million more children reaching their early learning targets by 2030.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Disadvantaged high attainers achieve ‘one GCSE grade lower’ than affluent peers

The social mobility of the next generation is “under threat” unless intervention takes place, the Sutton Trust report warns.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Teachers to stage two-day strike action before the end of school term

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will walk out on Wednesday, July 5, and Friday, July 7.

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Union leaders promise to ‘defy’ minimum service levels Bill during rally

More than one hundred people gathered in Parliament Square, central London, waving colourful union flags as they cheered at criticism of the Bill.

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Teaching unions in England urge ministers to resume pay talks

Call comes as independent review body to recommend 6.5% pay rise for teachers in England

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

Teachers and heads begin strike ballots over mass walkouts this autumn

All the major education unions are threatening to coordinate walkouts in the autumn term if school staff back strike action, in a major escalation of the fraught dispute over teachers' pay

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

More than half of schools disrupted by strikes - but Tories still won't reopen pay talks

NEU Joint General Secretary Kevin Courtney said the row will only be resolved when the Education Secretary 'faces up to the responsibilities of her role' by restarting pay negotiations with unions

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The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils during teacher strikes

Pupils and parents faced disruption as National Education Union members walked out in a pay dispute.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Schools battle to stay open for students ahead of exams as strikes continue

The National Education Union has encouraged headteachers to draw up agreements with teachers to keep schools open for pupils taking exams

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Schools face disruption as teachers in England strike in pay dispute

Teacher members of the National Education Union are back on picket lines as a row with the Government remains unresolved.

Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2023

Co-ordinated teacher strikes this autumn could affect all state schools in England

All four education unions have announced that they intend to join up for future industrial action - but the Government has criticised the plans as 'unreasonable and disproportionate'

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

All state schools in England could be affected by co-ordinated strikes in autumn

Up to 400,000 teachers could walk out if all four education unions successfully ballot members over strikes, a union leader said,

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

School leaders in England will be balloted again over strikes in pay dispute

All four major unions representing teachers and headteachers are balloting members in England over possible action.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Schools face disruption as teachers across England stage fresh strikes over pay

Secondary schools are expected to prioritise Year 11 and Year 13 students during the strikes, ahead of exams.

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