Another week, and another episode of The Power Test sees the team Debrief on all the key takeaways from Sam and Ayesha’s conversation with Mike Clancy from the Prospect trade union.
Jon and Flo are joined by former Special Adviser Declan McHugh, Ben Lucas and Ed Owen to look at all things unions, and how Labour can navigate tough times and take the country on a journey of change. The team touches on Labour’s New Deal for Working People, its relations with the unions and how nearly everything will be seen through the prism of economic growth.
Whether the party can bring the unions with it on this journey will depend in its ability to paint a picture of the future - not just on workers rights - but more broadly about the economy, as well as navigating more sticky challenges such as pay disputes.
A new generation of trade union leaders may be more receptive to this argument - but Keir Starmer faces a tricky relationship with critical friends - but open honesty about the challenge at hand will be key.
Listen now and share your thoughts. We’ll be back for more of the main pod later in the week, and another discussion live on X for The Debrief next Sunday.
The Debrief: Labour relations, navigating growth and Manchester United