The TUC speaks
The TUC was politically "tamed" by Tony Blair, but its leaders may have found an issue that will lead to a renewal of lost influence in Labour.
TUC leader slams Brown over 10p rate"The leader of Britain's trade unions launches an attack on the government today, accusing Gordon Brown of being lured by the 'siren voices' of the rich as a new poll shows the Tories making further inroads with voters.
"On the eve of a critical vote over scrapping the 10p tax rate, in which Brown's leadership is at stake, TUC head Brendan Barber said the government had made a mistake...
"Brendan Barber's intervention reflects growing union anger at decisions ranging from the freeze on public sector pay to a retreat over taxing wealthy non-domicile residents. It is significant, given that union support was crucial to putting Brown into Number 10 and that union money is keeping the Labour party afloat.
"Labour rebels are being warned that tomorrow's vote on the finance bill - which includes the 10p tax measure - is in effect a confidence vote in the government. If Brown cannot get the bill through, he could face calls to resign..."
See also:
- Resistance to a three-line whip
- Whips in Parliament
- Whips in Parliament, part 2
- Variety in presentation of the basics
- Trades Union Council
posted by Ken Wedding @ 8:14 AM
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