Labour's Election Manifesto Finalized Without Unite's Endorsement
Unite criticizes Labour's stance on workers' rights, while the manifesto includes key pledges on Palestinian statehood, green energy, and public services.
- Unite union declines to endorse Labour's manifesto, citing weakened workers' rights policies.
- Labour's manifesto includes a pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood as part of a Middle East peace process.
- The manifesto promises the creation of GB Energy, a publicly owned green power company, and significant investments in the NHS and education.
- Momentum expresses disappointment over the absence of commitments to free school meals and scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
- Labour's manifesto is set to be officially launched on June 13, ahead of the General Election on July 4.