News McCluskey attacks “media spin” and confirms backing for “decent man” Corbyn Len McCluskey has reaffirmed his backing for Jeremy Corbyn after 24 hours of claim and counter-claim about whether the… Peter Edwards 3rd January, 2017, 9:32 am
News Fresh disappointment as public support for Labour drops to match low of 1983 Labour’s public support has fallen to its joint lowest point in opposition since 1983, according to a new… Peter Edwards 3rd January, 2017, 8:35 am
Comment It’s not in the interests of members that the general secretary should spend so much time playing politics – Unite challenger This is the full statement issued today by Gerard Coyne, challenger for the post of Unite general secretary,… Gerard Coyne 2nd January, 2017, 10:28 pm
News Corbyn could quit before 2020 if polls do not improve, Unite boss says Jeremy Corbyn could step down as Labour leader before the 2020 general election if the party’s opinion polls… Peter Edwards 2nd January, 2017, 10:04 am
News Unite challenger takes on Corbyn over “uncontrolled immigration” from EU The challenger hoping to win the leadership of Unite has marked out his differences with Jeremy Corbyn over immigration by… Peter Edwards 2nd January, 2017, 9:41 am
Comment McCluskey: Pay deal for bus drivers shows what can be achieved when progressive politicians work with trade unions This is the full statement published today by Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, after London mayor Sadiq… Len McCluskey 21st December, 2016, 10:13 am
News Tories using wave of strikes to “demonise” workers, Len McCluskey warns Len McCluskey has launched a broadside against the government for “demonising” workers who consider strike action only as a… Emma Bean 19th December, 2016, 4:37 pm
Comment “We must defend the principles that brought Corbyn two victories” – Ken Loach on why he is backing McCluskey for Unite This is the statement published today by filmmaker Ken Loach on the contest for the general secretary’s position… Ken Loach 19th December, 2016, 3:04 pm
News Strikes: Mail, rail and airline workers set for Christmas week walkouts The days before Christmas will see a wave of strike action with trains, post offices and airlines all… Emma Bean 19th December, 2016, 10:03 am
News Unite activist enters general secretary race with “socialist challenge” to McCluskey Len McCluskey faces a fresh rival in his bid to be re-elected Unite leader after a union activist… Peter Edwards 16th December, 2016, 3:18 pm