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@RLong_Bailey

Member of Parliament for Salford & Eccles. Shadow Secretary of State for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy. Wife Mother & Proud Socialist. All views my own.

Joined October 2011

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    In power, Labour will ban fracking. Labour will usher in a green jobs revolution, transforming our economy and protecting our climate. The future is yours - take it back

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  2. 22 hours ago

    Sickening that top bosses earn 133 times more than a worker earning the average UK wage. It's time to narrow the pay gap 👇💰

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  3. It's . Today shows just how rigged our economic system is in favour of the privileged few.

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  4. 2018 was the worst on record for energy price hikes, with some of the steepest rises by small suppliers. This was possible due to the government’s delay introducing a price cap. The supply ‘market’ is simply not working, and needs a dramatic overhaul

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  5. Labour would radically transform the economy to tackle the climate crisis - a badly needed message of hope for Christmas and the new year

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  6. 20 Dec 2018

    Great story to end the year - a young person from Salford Foyer has been able to make the first steps in moving into his own home after 2yrs with help from his support worker Stephen, , and

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  7. 21 Dec 2018

    Another example of the reality of work under the Tories and why unions are so vital >> Woman reveals horror of work in Christmas cracker factory in 'Victorian conditions' >> This week’s column >>

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  8. 21 Dec 2018

    Two years ago staff lost their right to premium rates for working over Xmas & New Year. Unite is demanding TGIs pay staff double time for shifts on Xmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Sign & show support:

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  10. This is incredibly concerning news about one of Britain’s brightest sectors and shows how the Govt’s Brexit shambles is starting to impact consumer and business confidence.

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  11. The Met Office predict another year of extremes for 2019, caused by climate change. Bur rather than bury our heads in the sand (a la Tories) or give up hope - let's get a Labour government in, get serious about the solutions, and take our future back.

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  12. Good news. Uber should now accept the ruling and ensure that workers receive their full legal rights. Well done to all the unions and drivers involved for their hard work and dedication.

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  13. This government's approach to renewable energy in a nutshell: 1. Launch consultation on solar power 2. Receive responses, 91% of which recommend keeping export tariff 3. Remove export tariff, without replacement 4. Push solar industry off cliff edge

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  14. Thanks to the hard work of for advocating tirelessly on behalf of consumers. Government must clearly look at CMA recommendations and finally take action to protect consumers especially those most vulnerable.

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  15. Bad practice by some companies has gone unchecked for too long, millions of loyal customers have been exploited and are losing a total of £4.1bn a year.

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  16. Great article by Shami Chakrabarti on Women’s Futures of Work of work

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  17. Yesterday’s launch of the Government’s Good Work Plan was a missed opportunity to tackle the inherent problems of low wages, stagnating productivity and insecure work. will transform the workplace by ensuring that workers receive their full legal rights from day one.

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  18. Great to see the energy unions calling for a just transition. Labour will tackle climate change while creating tremendous opportunities - making sure no workers or communities are left behind. I look forward to developing these plans in the new year

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  19. PLAY 's brand new game! Can you pack enough parcels on your final Amazon shift before Christmas?

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  20. Another sign of our broken energy market - suppliers going bust left and right wth households on the hook for their debts.

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  21. The Government’s workers rights proposals do nothing to tackle the growing number of people on zero hours contracts –

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