Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war
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Key context: <p>Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf</p><p>Trade unions have called on Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living crisis at its source by pressuring Donald Trump to bring the conflict in the Middle East swiftly to an end.</p><p>Leaders from 10 unions, including Unison, the UK’s largest, urged the prime minister to oppose further fighting in the Gulf to help bring down energy and fuel costs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/unions-andy-burnham-uk-cost-of-living-crisis-donald-trump-iran-war">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in GulfTrade unions have called on Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living crisis at its source by pressuring Donald Trump to bring the conflict in the Middle East swiftly to an end.Leaders from 10 unions, including Unison, the UK’s largest, urged the prime minister to oppose further fighting in the Gulf to help bring down energy and fuel costs. Continue reading...
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