Andrea Egan

Andrea Egan is the newly elected General Secretary of Unison, the UK's largest trade union. Her election is significant because she is a left-wing challenger who ousted Christina McAnea, the previous General Secretary who had close ties to Labour leader Keir Starmer. Egan's victory, securing just under 60% of the vote, signals a potential shift in Unison's political alignment. Notably, Egan was expelled from the Labour party three years ago. Her recent statements indicate that Unison will end its support for the 'destructive right wing of the Labour party' and that she opposes replacing Keir Starmer with Wes Streeting in any future leadership election. This change in leadership could lead to a collision course between Unison and the Labour party, impacting the political landscape and potentially influencing labour relations and policy.