If the government imposes an increase in the pension age my view is that industrial action is absolutely inevitable.

It is now time for the government to take stock of the havoc that is being wreaked by crude cuts to key public services and to seriously think again,

We are seeing no action from our government, no action. We want to make sure that in this age, in 2006, no one is above the law.

This is not a union that is struggling. People see we are standing up for what they want and they want to join.

We must redouble our efforts not just to stop this war, but to say 'no' to an attack on Iran.

It is quite clear that Gershon is beginning to bite but for all the wrong reasons. People are having to wait longer to get benefits and advice on finding a job. This is unacceptable because these are the services that the most vulnerable in society rely on.