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An uncivil war inside Unite

An uncivil war inside Unite

The Slow Newscast • S1, Episode 324

An uncivil war inside Unite

Unite was once the biggest trade union in Britain, and the largest funder - and kingmaker - of the Labour Party. In the past its reputation has come under scrutiny. Then, in 2021, it elected its first female leader. She promised to clean up the union and restore trust, even if it meant losing the ear of Labour. Has she got the house in order? In our podcast called “An uncivil war inside Unite”, which was released on 30 September 2025, we failed to convey Unite’s position that it is in good financial health and that the submission of its accounts has been delayed by a re-audit of the 2021 filing involving the Birmingham project which was overseen by the previous leadership regime. We apologise for this omission

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