Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row
Published: 7/12/2025

Unite criticizes Labour for not defending workers and potentially reconsidering ties with the party after a dispute involving Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and bin strikes in Birmingham. Following Unite's vote to review its relationship with Labour over workers' rights issues, Rayner's suspension, and perceived fails by Labour to support workers, tensions have escalated. Unite members express concerns over Labour's stance on workers' rights, signaling potential shifts in support and highlighting broader political pressures faced by the government.