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Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row
The leader of the Unite union says Labour is not defending working people and they are turning away from the party "in droves". Sharon Graham said Labour should be "seriously concerned" after the union voted to potentially rethink its relationship with the party, which could result in it formally cutting ties and funding.
Unite union moves to suspend Rayner and re-examine ties with Labour
Unite, the UK’s largest union, has moved to suspend deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and re-examine its relationship with Labour, in a blow to the government as it battles to retain ties with the left wing of the party.
Angela Rayner suspended by Unite the union over Birmingham bin dispute
Unite, one of the largest trade unions in the UK, has voted "overwhelmingly" to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner from the union. The news was shared by the general secretary after a vote at the union's policy conference in Brighton.
Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner’s membership over Birmingham bins dispute
Unite has also voted to ‘re-examine its relationship with Labour’, in a sign of a growing divide between the union and the party.
Angela Rayner has Unite union membership suspended over Birmingham bin strike
Angela Rayner has been suspended by Unite over her stance on the Birmingham bin strike after members accused her of backing a council that had “peddled lies” and smeared its workers.
Unite suspends Rayner's membership over bin strikes
Bin collection workers walked out in January, with an all-out strike going on since March. Unite is a major donor to the Labour Party, and has previously donated to Rayner herself
Angela Rayner's union membership SUSPENDED as it votes to 're-examine relationship with Labour'
Delegates from the Unite have "overwhelmingly" voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's membership amid the trade union re-examining its relationship with the Labour Party. The decision comes after an emergency motion at Unite's policy conference in Brighton where it condemned Birmingham's Labour council and the Labour Government
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Forklift drivers at drinks bottle factory to strike over ‘union-busting’
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Unite The Union Has Cancelled Angela Rayner's Membership. The Only Snag Is She Did It First
Unite has voted to suspend Angela Rayner from the union – even though she gave up her membership months ago. Members decided ...
Unite boss accuses Angela Rayner of ‘totally and utterly abhorrent’ behaviour as clash with Labour escalates
Unite boss accuses Angela Rayner of ‘totally and utterly abhorrent’ behaviour as clash with Labour escalates - The general ...
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Who’s telling the truth: Unite or Rayner?
Some big news in Labour land today. Angela Rayner, the party’s deputy leader, has had her membership of Unite suspended ...
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Unite to forge ‘authentic voice for the working class’ if it quits Labour
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Major tensions rise as UK union Unite could cut funding for Labour
A major UK trade union is suggesting it could cut ties with the Labour Party, accusing them of failing to defend workers.