Woman said planned murder 'got to be done', court told A woman in on trial accused of having two men kill her ex-partner and feeding his body into a woodchipper to make it look like an accident. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Peter Mandelson calls for Labour caution in improving workers’ rights Peer warns party against over-zealous labour market reforms while dismissing former leaders as ‘weak, weak, weak’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson slams Unite union over strikes Unite leader Sharon Graham hits back that the New Labour architect would have opposed NHS in 1945 Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Woman planned 'barbaric' woodchipper murder, court told Prosecutors claim a man was bashed over the head and fed through an industrial woodchipper as part of a plan to cash in from his inheritance. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Sharon Graham of Unite: ‘Labour must be bolder – they can’t afford not to be’ The union leader fears ‘austerity mark two’ is coming whereas what is needed is a tax on wealth and nationalising energy The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Unite union boss Graham says she will hold ‘timid’ Starmer’s ‘feet to the fire’ Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said Labour had to come out to bat for workers. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Unite launches ‘red wall’ campaign in push for radical Labour policies Keir Starmer could end up on the back foot as his party’s main backer launches campaigns on energy, steel and green jobs in red wall seats The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
‘Eyes on the prize’: union delegates dial down doubts about Keir Starmer At likely final gathering of the TUC before next general election, focus was on chucking the Tories out of office The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
Keir Starmer responds as union chief slams '90s tribute act' Labour Sir Keir Starmer said Labour is “looking to the future” after union boss Sharon Graham accused his party of being a “90s tribute act”. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’ A deal being negotiated with the company would reportedly secure £1 billion for its Port Talbot steelworks but may lead to thousands of job losses. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023
UK ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’ A deal being negotiated with the company would reportedly secure £1 billion for its Port Talbot steelworks but may lead to thousands of job losses Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2023
Strike by workers at homelessness charity St Mungo’s ends as pay row resolved Unite said its members had accepted an inflation-beating pay increase worth 10.7%. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Unite accuses Labour of ‘currying favour with big business’ on workers’ rights Union leader says leaked text of party’s plans shows ‘clear rowing back’ as Angela Rayner denies any watering down of policy The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
Gatwick Strikes 2023: Warnings of ‘severe disruption’ at airport as August strikes announced The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Union predicts ‘severe disruption’ at Gatwick as August strikes announced The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 School strike action could start in September, union says Unite members in 10 council areas have backed industrial action.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 School support staff in 10 councils vote for strike action in pay dispute Unite said it comes after Cosla did not table an improved offer.
Cycling Weekly · Aug 3, 2023 Glasgow World Championships hit with strike disruption Workers at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and at parking facilities in the city walk out in a dispute over pay
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Labour sticks to financial prudence message despite Unite’s donation warning Sir Keir Starmer has prioritised ‘financial responsibility’ over spending in a move which risks angering the unions and the left of his party.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Labour must ‘give people something to vote for’, says Unite head Sharon Graham, of UK’s second largest union, says party lacks ambition and is not showing itself as distinct alternative to Tories
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 No ‘blank cheques’ for Labour, Unite general secretary warns Sharon Graham told the BBC she is ‘very, very disappointed’ with a ‘lack of ambition’ from the party.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Starmer urges Unite union to get behind his drive for power The Labour leader said ‘we are nothing without power’ and told the union he makes ‘no apologies’ for his approach to winning the next election.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Starmer put ‘on notice’ by Unite leader after vote to retain ties with Labour General secretary of union says party should not treat outcome as ‘blank cheque’ as rift remains with leadership
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023 Keir Starmer told to deliver for union as Unite votes not to break link with Labour LABOUR leader Keir Starmer has been told to listen to Unite’s demands as the union voted to maintain its historic links with the party.
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023 St Mungo’s strike: Why are staff at the homelessness charity walking out? Workers accused management of a ‘shocking’ dereliction of duty towards the homeless