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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Aubrey Allegretti Senior political correspondent

Starmer put ‘on notice’ by Unite leader after vote to retain ties with Labour

Sharon Graham
Delegates ‘overwhelmingly’ chose to retain Unite’s formal link with Labour in vote, with Sharon Graham among those who spoke in favour. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty Images

Keir Starmer has been put “on notice” by the leader of Britain’s second-biggest trade union, who said that its support should not be treated as a “blank cheque”.

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, signalled a rift remained with the Labour leadership despite delegates voting to remain affiliated with the party.

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