Joanne Thomas – Usdaw general secretary and chair of Labour Unions (TULO) says: “Andy Burnham’s victory is proof that hope can defeat hate. It is a stunning win, given the local elections backdrop, and shows that Labour can convince voters that right-wing divisive politics is not the way forward.
“I’d like to thank Usdaw members and all trade unionists who gave up their own time to come to Makerfield and support Andy over the last few weeks. He will be a superb constituency MP and a strong advocate for the people and communities that Andy will now serve.
“This is the beginning of Labour’s fightback from the dismal May election results. We now look towards delivery of the change promised in 2024 and earning a second term of Labour in Government.”
Notes for editors:
Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is one of the fastest growing unions in the TUC and the UK's fifth biggest with around 370,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also represents many workers in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades www.usdaw.org.uk
Labour Unions (Trade Union and Labour Organisation) (TULO) represents the eleven trade unions who are affiliated to the Labour Party, bringing the voices of four million workers and their families to the heart of the party https://labourunions.org.uk/
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