Andrea Egan, Unison general secretary, endorses Ed Miliband for chancellor under a potential Andy Burnham government, intensifying the race for the Treasury. Miliband faces opposition from GMB and Unite, while Wes Streeting is his main rival.
Unison's general secretary, Andrea Egan, has endorsed Ed Miliband for Chancellor under a potential Andy Burnham government, intensifying the race against Wes Streeting. Other unions, GMB and Unite, oppose Miliband, highlighting differing priorities for the UK economy.
A new union leader, Sarah Egan, has issued a stark warning to the Labour Party, stating they "haven't delivered" and have left members "wanting." Egan, who recently defeated the incumbent general secretary, criticized Labour for not introducing progressive policies and alienating members. She indicated that the union might cut its substantial financial ties with the party.
