Labour given stark warning about workers by Unite boss

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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned the Labour government that failing to prioritise workers in 2026 could lead to its downfall.
Graham criticised Labour for being overly focused on its “failing leadership” and potential successors to Sir Keir Starmer, rather than addressing pressing national issues.
She argued that a new Labour leadership with similar policies, described as “austerity lite”, would not resolve the country's problems.
Graham condemned Labour's budget choices, including “stealth taxes on workers” instead of a wealth tax, and opposed cuts to the winter fuel allowance and unbacked net-zero targets.
She urged the government to invest in British industry to stimulate growth, asserting that the UK's poor productivity stems from an 'investment strike' rather than its workforce.

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