Candour and insight play second fiddle to a romanticised history of the left in the former Unite leader’s memoirLen McCluskey is a chess enthusiast. During his 11-year tenure as the general secretary of the 1.4 million-member “super union” Unite, he ke…
McCluskey accuses Starmer of reneging on pledge to reinstate Corbyn
Exclusive: former Unite boss reveals first detailed recollection of talks to readmit Corbyn to Labour and restore whipLen McCluskey: ‘I trusted Keir Starmer – until I saw how he handled Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension’Len McCluskey has revealed for the firs…
Unite likely to be calmer but more distant with Labour after Graham win
Sharon Graham will become union’s first female general secretary after surprise victory The Unite union is expected to develop a calmer but more distant relationship with the Labour party after the election of the leftwinger Sharon Graham as its first …
Home working a key battleground in Unite leadership race
Candidates keen to pitch how they would ensure the union protects workers’ rights during change to working patternsWith phrases such as “second-tier workers”, “keystroke surveillance” and “presenteeism” rolling off their tongues, it is clear the three …