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Driving Test Delays Threaten Jobs and Opportunities 2026

Waiting Nearly Six Months for a Driving Test Is Not a Service. It Is a System Failure For thousands of workers and young people across England, getting a driving licence is not simply about indepe...
| Stephen Morris | News

Workers Pay for Justice. When Government Fails, Who Pays the Price?

So, the Taxpayer is Supposed to Say Thank You for Not Releasing Rapists Early? There are moments when ordinary working people have every right to stop and ask exactly what they are paying for. Th...
| Stephen Morris | News

England Has One of Europe's Highest Household Water Bills

So Why Has Only One Major Reservoir Been Built Since 1990? For millions of households across England, water bills have become another unavoidable pressure on family finances. The average annual ho...
| Stephen Morris | News

Is England's Water System Reaching Breaking Point?

England's Sewage, Drought and Dry Rivers are being tested... Thames Water Fined £122.7 Million One week England is watching rivers polluted by sewage. The next, we are being told to save water be...
| Stephen Morris | News

The Trade Union Fighting for Freedom of Speech

In a Workplace Climate of Fear, Trade Union Free Speech is More Critical Than Ever! In a compelling recent episode on the VoxPopuli Podcast, Steven Morris, General Secretary of The Workers of Engl...
| Stephen Morris | News

Drought tightens: Impact on Workers in England

What Drought Means for Workers, Families and Businesses. Large parts of England are now experiencing prolonged dry weather, with drought conditions already declared in parts of Wales. England's Na...
| Stephen Morris | News

The Workers of England Union: Vindicated, Vindicated, Vindicated

£9.9 Billion Written Off by Government on PPE The publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s report into PPE procurement delivers a message that many NHS workers, care staff, and Workers of England ...
| Stephen Morris | News

Volkswagen's 50k Job Cuts: A Warning to English Workers

Volkswagen's announcement that it could cut a further 50,000 jobs should send shockwaves far beyond Germany. For many, this will be viewed simply as another multinational restructuring to improve ...
| Stephen Morris | News

Trade Deal with Switzerland: Where Are the Jobs for Workers in England?

The British Government has hailed its new trade agreement with Switzerland as the most significant services trade deal the UK has ever negotiated. Ministers say it could increase UK services expor...
| Stephen Morris | News

The 100 Members of Parliament Challenge

Ten Questions: An Opportunity to Stand Up for Workers across England! The Workers of England Union believes that the people of England deserve clear answers from those elected to represent them. A...
| Stephen Morris | News