Unions

Uncategorized 24 August, 2018

Unite loses “biggest union” crown to Unison

Unite is no longer Britain’s biggest trade union as Unison overtakes it on membership.

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Uncategorized 21 August, 2018

Corbyn allies bid to deselect moderates by breaking local party union links

Allies of Jeremy Corbyn could break local party affiliations to trade unions in a fresh bid to deselect moderate MPs.

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Antisemitism

Labour Party receives complaints against “Rachael Swindon”

The Labour Party has been sent multiple complaints about an antisemitic tweet from 'Rachael Swindon', one of Jeremy Corbyn's most aggressive online supporters.

RAKING IT IN: Gardiner top MP for donations in 2018 thanks to China-linked law firm

Shadow Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner received more donations than any other MP in 2018 thanks to bumper payments from a law firm linked to the Chinese government.

Will Airbus job losses force McCluskey’s hand on Brexit?

Unite has over 12,000 members whose jobs are dependent on Airbus. Will the firm’s threat to leave the UK after Brexit force Len McCluskey to push Labour towards a stronger anti-Brexit position?