- Unite, a major trade union, is significantly reducing its affiliation to the Labour Party by £580,000, representing a 40 per cent cut.
- The decision is driven by deep anger over Labour's handling of the year-long Birmingham bin strike and concerns about the party's broader economic strategy.
- A statement from Unite hit out at Labour’s 'incompetent behaviour' in Birmingham and its 'failed economic strategy', stating that workers are questioning the party's allegiances.
- Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham urged Labour to 'wake up and smell the coffee' and stop taking workers for granted, highlighting the anger among Unite members.
- The union plans to formally consult its members on whether they wish to remain affiliated with the Labour Party following this unprecedented move.
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