Sharon Graham
Coverage of Sharon Graham in the Nexus archive.
- The union power struggle that could reshape Labour’s future funding
Unite, under Sharon Graham, has reduced its annual affiliation fee to the Labour Party by £580,000. This cut could impact Labour's future funding. Graham faces a leadership challenge.
- Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
The UK's delayed defence investment plan faces criticism from Tories and Lib Dems as insufficient. The Royal Navy plans to transition to a hybrid model using autonomous vessels and AI, replacing Type 45 destroyers with Common Combat Vessels by the early 2030s.
- Unite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform
Simon Dubbins has secured the required nominations to challenge Sharon Graham for the leadership of Unite, the UK’s second biggest union, amid concerns the union is not adequately addressing the rise of Reform UK.
- Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
Over 40 progressive economists have written to Unite leader Sharon Graham to reject her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes chancellor. The letter comes amid a Labour Party debate about who will succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner.
- Ed Miliband would be ‘noose around neck’ of UK economy as chancellor, union boss warns
Sharon Graham, a union boss, warned that Ed Miliband would be a 'noose around neck' of the UK economy as chancellor. The Burnham team is exploring key government appointments.