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National service? How about a secure job and free education?

Frankie Coultas, Southampton Young Socialists In a move that can be described as cynical to the point of self-parody, the Conservative Party has announced its election pledge to bring back national service. For his reasoning behind the move, Rishi Sunak argued that it would improve job and study opportunities for young people. He did not, […]

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Ban zero-hour contracts: We need a party to stand up for workers

John Williams, Unite Wales Youth Committee You’d think that in Britain in 2024, the sixth-richest country on earth, basic workers’ rights such as having breaks after six hours of work and knowing your shifts weeks in advance would be a given. But, having worked in hospitality, the stories I hear never fail to amaze me. […]