Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "strengthen the role of trade unions" if Labour wins the next general election. Addressing the GMB Union's 2023 conference in Brighton, the Labour Party leader also repeated his pledge to repeal the Government's new anti-strike laws.Sir Keir said: "The average British family is £8,800 poorer than in other advanced economies - economies like France, Germany and the Netherlands. "Economies that have better collective bargaining, have stronger workers' rights, and a fa

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "strengthen the role of trade unions" if Labour wins the next general election. Addressing the GMB Union's 2023 conference in Brighton, the Labour Party leader also repeated his pledge to repeal the Government's new anti-strike laws.Sir Keir said: "The average British family is £8,800 poorer than in other advanced economies - economies like France, Germany and the Netherlands. "Economies that have better collective bargaining, have stronger workers' rights, and a fairer share of wealth across their country."So we will strengthen the role of trade unions in our society, and, like you, I want to see Amazon and businesses like it recognise trade unions."