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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Farage’s call for unions to affiliate with Reform sparks furious backlash

Trade union leaders and Labour MPs have reacted with fury to Nigel Farage’s invitation for unions to affiliate with Reform UK.

The extraordinary call by Mr Farage came after recent polling suggested that Reform may have as many if not more trade union members than Labour.

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