Starmer says he has 'very good relationship' with Unite boss

Labour leader speaks after union reportedly moved to cut its contributions to party

Keir Starmer has said he has a very good relationship" with the Unite boss, Len McCluskey, after the union moved to cut its affiliation money to the Labour party.

McCluskey, who was a strong supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, first ordered a review into Unite's contributions in August following Starmer's decision to pay damages to former party staff who became whistleblowers over antisemitism.