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Will Starmer clash with the unions?

Sep 21, 2024
Kate Andrews, a sharp media commentator on economic policies, joins Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, to discuss the Labour government's delicate balancing act post-election. They dive into the significance of a Labour Prime Minister addressing the unions for the first time in 15 years. There’s optimism around job commitments but also tension regarding the government's industrial strategy and its impacts. As they approach the Labour conference, they highlight the need for reconciliation between union demands and business expectations amidst economic challenges.
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