Unite response to the launch of Labour’s defence review
Responding to today’s (Friday 15 January) launch of the Labour party’s defence review, Len McCluskey, general secretary of Britain’s largest union, Unite said: “Unite welcomes the clarification of the defence review timetable and remit as set ... more
Responding to today’s (Friday 15 January) launch of the Labour party’s defence review, Len McCluskey, general secretary of Britain’s largest union, Unite said: “Unite welcomes the clarification of the defence review timetable and remit as set out by the shadow defence secretary, Emily Thornberry, today.
“Our members will be reassured by the scope and calendar of this review because it is evidently designed to ensure that all voices are heard in this important process.
“This announcement also sends a clear signal to Labour MPs and members that Jeremy Corbyn is determined this review will result in a policy that will equip the country for the modern-day defence challenges.
"Importantly too for Unite, it also confirms to the tens of thousands of workers in the defence sector that they will be playing a full and active part in shaping any future Labour party policy, and we will be making a very strong case for their jobs and communities.
“Unite looks forward now to the discussions ahead.”
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