Which Labour leadership candidates have unions and affiliates backed?
Labour’s leadership and deputy leadership candidates are currently competing to secure nominations from party-affiliated trade unions and organisations,…
Trade Unions
CWU calls for “more dynamic” race as union nominates Long-Bailey and Rayner
The Communication Workers’ Union has called for “more dynamic” leadership campaigns while nominating Rebecca Long-Bailey and Angela Rayner…
What happened to the Long-Bailey/Rayner joint ticket?
Rebecca Long-Bailey and Richard Burgon have become the latest candidates to secure places on the final ballot paper.…
Affiliated union Community nominates Starmer and Rayner for leader posts
The national executive committee of Labour-affiliated trade union Community has opted to nominate Keir Starmer in the leadership…
Unite nominates Rebecca Long-Bailey and Richard Burgon for leader posts
Unite the Union has decided to nominate Rebecca Long-Bailey in Labour’s leadership election and Richard Burgon to be…
Left-wing bakers’ union nominates Long-Bailey and Burgon
The left-wing Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU) has decided to support Rebecca Long-Bailey for the Labour…
Where is Rebecca Long-Bailey?
The second stage of Labour’s leadership elections begins today. All ten candidates – five in each race –…
Labour is the party of the workers – and we’ll hold the Tories to account
UK workers endure some of the longest working hours in Europe. The rise of zero-hour contracts and the…
Former rep Angela Rayner secures UNISON backing for deputy bid
Former trade union rep Angela Rayner has secured the formal support of Labour-affiliated UNISON for her deputy leadership…
To rebuild and take on the Tories, Labour and trade unions must stand together
The election of a Tory government is a profound challenge for the labour movement. It is necessary for…
