Now on Bbc News political thinking with nick robinson. Hello, And welcome to political thinking a conversation with, rather than a newsy interrogation, of someone who shapes our political thinking about what a shape theirs. My guest this week has just celebrated ending the longest Train Drivers strike in history a strike that was blamed for crippling the railways And angered many, many travellers. His members haVe Got a 15 Pay Rise over three years. He is Mick Whelan, The General secretary of aslef. He said that his members strength, resilience, And determination was what had won that Pay Rise others say it was down to his crafty negotiation style. Mick whelan, welcome to political thinking. Thank you, nick. You finally got a deal after all that time how did you celebrate . Erm, by talking to the press. As soon as it becomes public knowledge, you And your colleagues obviously, so sky, bbc, the guardian, the usual outlets, And press will be Here Today With You And once you ve done that,
At the impact on patients, healthcare workers and the wider nhs. The personal stories of more than 30,000 people will form part of the evidence heard over the coming weeks. 0ur Reporterjoe Inwood has more. There was no area of life untouched by the covid 19 pandemic. But what impact did it have on those who risked their lives to save others . Thats The Question being asked by the next stage of the covid Public Inquiry, known as module three, which begins today. It will examine how Health Care workers were impacted, looking at the issue of ppe, at masks and Infection Control, as well as the way that gps and the 111 helpline were used. It will also aim to shed light on the thorny issues of shielding for the most vulnerable, maternity services and end of life care, along with many other areas. The Public Inquiry started injune last year, and is looking at all aspects of the worst pandemic of modern times. This section is set to take ten weeks, and will include 30,000 stories submitted by
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. Several major Trade Unions have appealed directly to Sir Keir Starmer to reverse the decision to take away the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. The plan to make it means tested was announced shortly after the election, with both the prime Minister And Chancellor insisting its necessary, and the money needs to be spent elsewhere. But tomorrow some of the governments own mps plan to abstain from a Commons Vote on the change, rather than backing it. Our Employment Correspondent Zoe Conway has the latest. Trade unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. For Trade Unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. The Labour Party is back. For the first time in the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under a first time in 15 y
Slim pickings britains raspberry season gets under way, but will there be enough workers to harvest them . If you have just joined if You Havejustjoined us, you are very welcome and youre in time to heard about the Travel Industry because the uk is set to review its rules on foreign travel later after a desperate plea from Industry Buses for the green list of destinations to be widened. The Transport Secretary will face members of Parliament Later this morning with an update expected in the afternoon. On wednesday, hundreds of airline crew, helpers, held protests across the uk to talk about the current restrictions. Travel bosses want to see fully vaccinated people exempt from quarantine rules, but in another potential setback, the german chancellor has a suggested that all eu countries should make British Travellers Quarantine on arrival to slow the spread in europe. The Travel Industry is frustrated, and nervous, protesting yesterday around the country, people whose jobs rely on Inte
Slim pickings britains raspberry season gets under way, but will there be enough workers to harvest them . If you have just joined if You Havejustjoined us, you are very welcome and youre in time to heard about the Travel Industry because the uk is set to review its rules on foreign travel later after a desperate plea from Industry Buses for the green list of destinations to be widened. The Transport Secretary will face members of Parliament Later this morning with an update expected in the afternoon. On wednesday, hundreds of airline crew, helpers, held protests across the uk to talk about the current restrictions. Travel bosses want to see fully vaccinated people exempt from quarantine rules, but in another potential setback, the german chancellor has a suggested that all eu countries should make British Travellers Quarantine on arrival to slow the spread in europe. The Travel Industry is frustrated, and nervous, protesting yesterday around the country, people whose jobs rely on Inte