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An uncivil war inside Unite - The Slow Newscast

An uncivil war inside Unite - The Slow Newscast

Update: 2025-09-30
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Unite was once the biggest trade union in Britain, and the largest funder of the Labour Party. In the past its reputation has come under scrutiny. Four years after its first female leader was elected on a promise of restoring trust… it remains mired by in-fighting.


Reporter: Jon Ungoed-Thomas


Producer: Jonathan Lewis


Sound design: Dominic Delargy


Art work: Lola Williams


Editor: Jasper Corbett


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An uncivil war inside Unite - The Slow Newscast

An uncivil war inside Unite - The Slow Newscast