‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham to face make-or-break tests
TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been allowed”. Haigh was the stand-in at the annual TUC congress for Andy…
The TUC conference in Brighton showcased praise for the new No 10 team, led by Andy Burnham, while battles over workers' rights and north sea drilling loomed. Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, received a standing ovation for her acknowledgment of the need to be bolder in the second chance available. Union figures expressed enthusiasm for Burnham's leadership, but recognized the challenges ahead, particularly in implementing improved workers' rights, addressing oil and gas licences, and the budget.
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