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Unite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform

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According to the Guardian, Sharon Graham, the leader of Britain's second-biggest union, Unite, is facing a leadership challenge. Simon Dubbins, who started out as a print worker and has served as an international director since two thousand eight, has secured the required nominations to mount this challenge for general secretary. The contest centers on how to counter Reform UK's growing influence. Dubbins argues the union is not doing enough to oppose the party's rise.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/30/unite-uni...

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