Young Socialists
Socialist polices could end the housing crisis Lottie Young, Waltham Forest Young Socialists Waiting lists for a family-sized social home now exceed 100 years in a number of local authorities, a report from the National Housing Federation has found. 164,040 children in England are homeless and stuck in damaging temporary accommodation, a dire situation that […]
Hospitality worker I’d like to take a punt and say most MPs haven’t worked in hospitality. Or any precarious job that means hours and pay can differ week to week. If they had, there’s no way the Employment Rights Bill would be as watered down as it is! The so-called ban on zero-hour contracts and […]
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, […]
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. […]
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