Article 5CMFB Starmer supporter plans bid for leadership of Unite union

Starmer supporter plans bid for leadership of Unite union

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Michael Savage
from World news | The Guardian on (#5CMFB)

Gerard Coyne hopes to replace the union's current leader, Len McCluskey, when he steps down next year

A supporter of Keir Starmer's leadership is to launch a new attempt to lead Labour's most generous union backer, the Observer can reveal.

Gerard Coyne, who was narrowly defeated by current leader Len McCluskey in a bitter battle for the Unite leadership in 2017, has announced that he will aim to become its new general secretary when a contest begins later this year.

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