Engineers on a mission set to return

Initial plans for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (5-9 November 2018, #TEWeek18) have been announced, providing a unique opportunity for engineers, employers, universities and schools to showcase how engineers are on a mission to make the world a better place. For the second year, the Week delivered by EngineeringUK and Campaign Collective, will demonstrate how young people …

Chilling reality of Lobbying Act revealed

New research from campaigners’ organisation Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) has revealed the chilling reality of the Lobbying Act. Less than a third (32%) of campaigners reported that they have not changed their campaigning as a result of the Act, demonstrating that the “chilling effect” of the Act which charity leaders warned about is a reality. Over …

Collective backs Electoral Reform Society campaign

Trade unionists seeking ‘root and branch reform’ of British politics have joined forces in a bid to bring about democratic change.  ‘Politics for the Many’ will campaign for measures including an elected House of Lords, a fair voting system where seats match votes, and extending the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds across all elections. The group …