Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey warned Labour yesterday to drop its austerity policies or face election defeat and the possible establishment of a new workers' party.
Mr McCluskey urged Labour leader Ed Miliband to adopt radical alternative policies that would give people hope.
But he added bluntly: "If it is a pale shade of austerity, then I believe Labour will be defeated at the next election."
JOHN McINALLY sees little chance of change at Westminster, and calls on the left to get serious about building a real alternative
Burnham’s Makerfield triumph offers the party the opportunity to reconnect with working people, but only if it rejects business as usual, says CAROL MOCHAN MSP
With a political crisis engulfing the Labour Party, the case for PR is back on the agenda. TONY BURKE argues trade unions must now engage on changes to our voting system
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people


