Union source emphasises it's "not over til it's over", but seems Starmer faces humiliation over electoral college reforms if he brings to vote
Trade Union & Labour Party Liaison Organisation (TULO) meeting was "BAD": "nobody" defended Starmer, even moderate unions look uncertain
Trade Union & Labour Party Liaison Organisation (TULO) meeting was "BAD": "nobody" defended Starmer, even moderate unions look uncertain
Am told that Starmer claimed he was trying to find a consensus, but wouldn’t actually address the issues. He was instead "bollocked"
Source says unions "one by one" claimed they hadn't been consulted by leader's office ahead of reforms, with even head of TULO saying they weren't involved in discussions...
.@siennamarla hearing similar - seems Starmer may have squandered late opportunity to bring unions round.
Ofc much of the horse-trading happens behind the scenes, but sense is he did not make life easy for those minded to do a deal
Ofc much of the horse-trading happens behind the scenes, but sense is he did not make life easy for those minded to do a deal
https://twitter.com/siennamarla/status/1441449212520976385?s=20
With 20 minutes to go, unresolved question is whether Starmer defers vote on reforms until tomorrow's NEC rather than tonight.
Looks increasingly likely he will buy himself time, albeit not confirmed yet.
Looks increasingly likely he will buy himself time, albeit not confirmed yet.
Hearing Gary Smith of GMB was "generally furious", repeatedly asking Starmer if he appreciated how "embarrassing it is" for Labour to be backing £10 an hour, not the £15 advocated by his union
So broader grievances dovetailing with anger over reform.
So broader grievances dovetailing with anger over reform.
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