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Unite's reaction to Ed Miliband's speech: A PM in the making

27 September 2011

Len McCluskey, leader of Unite, said it was the speech of a prime minister in the making, and the best by a Labour leader since the days of the late John Smith.

He welcomed references to equality and justice, the need for investment in manufacturing, and attacks on the 'greed culture' of those at the top of business.

Len McCluskey said: "We haven't heard that from a Labour leader for a very long time. Ed showed that he values those who genuinely create the wealth of our country - the workers who are the backbone of our economy - and for the first time in a long time we heard clear thinking on the importance of manufacturing to grow our economy.

"His emphasis on our shared values, on defending our NHS and on scything down the 'greed culture' polluting our society will resonate with families across the land. They will resonate more once we see the details to convince us that they can do social good.

"We will have to see a lot more detail, but we have seen a man on a mission. There is definitely a phoenix rising from the ashes, into a people's party."



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