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Donald Trump's union-busting regime a ‘cautionary tale’ over Reform UK, TUC says
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC speaking at the TUC congress at the ACC Liverpool, September 11, 2023

REFORM leader Nigel Farage’s claims to be for working people is at odds with his kowtowing to Donald Trump’s union-busting regime, TUC leader Paul Nowak warned today.

He said that the US president’s first few weeks in power have seen him attack working rights and vital workers’ institutions.

Mr Nowak highlighted the close relationship between Mr Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Mr Farage and warned: “What’s unfolding in the US should be a cautionary tale for us all.

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