“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…
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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…
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…
McCluskey vow on Brexit deal for workers as he launches re-election campaign
Len McCluskey has put the battle to protect jobs and workers’ rights amid Brexit at the heart of…
Unite challenger aims to unseat McCluskey with pledge to spend less time on “party politics”
The leading challenger to Len McCluskey to run Unite today ended weeks of speculation to launch his campaign…
Luke Akehurst: The threats facing Labour are worse than in the 80s but the party’s centre-left is in a better state
Things are worse for Labour than in the early 1980s is the lament from many on social media.…
McCluskey quits as Unite chief and seeks fresh backing from trade union members
Len McCluskey has ended weeks of speculation by confirming he will resign and stand for re-election as head…
Corbyn set to lead NHS campaign push as Labour aims for largest ever day of action
Jeremy Corbyn and Jon Ashworth will tomorrow join trade unions for a national campaigning blitz on Tory failures…
McCluskey: “Timid” statement will do nothing to help the “jams”
The chancellor has failed to listen to the message of June 23 by pushing ahead with more austerity,…
Cooper warns over workplace bullying as Fabians highlight pressure on manual jobs
Yvette Cooper has warned of the impact of bullying and discrimination at work, as the Fabians have published…
