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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Amy Sharpe

Union chief Sharon Graham urges Keir Starmer to 'pick a side' over striking workers

The leader of one of the UK’s biggest trade unions said she is “aghast” by Keir Starmer ’s approach to striking workers - urging him to “pick a side”.

Unite boss Sharon Graham warned that his party is becoming “irrelevant” to the people it represents - and at times sounds more like the Conservatives.

She spoke out in response to Sir Keir sacking shadow transport minister Sam Tarry after he joined the picket line in London this week.

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