Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK
Summary
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, invited trade unions to leave the Labour Party and join his party instead. Several union leaders rejected this offer, saying Reform UK is not supportive of workers' rights and criticizing their plans to repeal key employment protections.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage invited trade unions to cut ties with Labour and affiliate with Reform UK.
- A poll said Farage is popular among some union members.
- Unite’s leader Sharon Graham said Reform UK has shown no support for workers.
- Unison’s leader Andrea Egan criticized Reform UK for wanting to repeal the Employment Rights Act.
- GMB union called Reform UK a re-branded Conservative party against union rights.
- Reform UK wants to scrap the Employment Rights Act, which protects workers’ sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.
- Labour is supported by 11 unions representing about four million workers.
- Labour received over £1.4 million in union donations in early 2024.
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