Unite Union Considers Labour Split
Update: 2025-12-07
Description
Unite Union Mulls Historic Split from Labour Party: Amidst Frustrations with Starmers Leadership and Recent PoliciesUnite, a significant Labour Party donor and one of its largest unions, is contemplating a historic move to disaffiliate due to growing dissatisfaction with Sir Keir Starmers leadership and recent party policies. This potential split could be devastating, as Unite is a major financial backer. Senior officials are discussing an emergency vote to formally disaffiliate, following intense frustrations from union bosses and grassroots members. Unites boss, Sharon Graham, has threatened to withdraw funding, citing Labours drift to the right and broken promises. Some MPs fear this could jeopardize Starmers leadership, while others question if Unite will follow through. A formal vote is typically scheduled for 2027, but an emergency conference could be called sooner.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
