The David Craggs Blacklists

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These blacklists, of over 200 mechanical and electrical workers from the Manchester and Liverpool region, compiled and circulated by David Craggs, former Labour Manager for Haden Young, Drake & Scull and Laing O'Rourke, all former members of the Consulting Association, will be published in the public interest.

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2026 — 9:00 AM

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