December 17, 2025

On UNISON’s General Secretary Election

Mainstream’s Interim Council sends its congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON.

This result shows clearly that vast swathes of Labour’s historic coalition feel the Party has fallen out of step with its mainstream.

By working hand in hand with our partners in the trade union movement, the Labour Party has ushered in huge advances for working people before and it can do so again - but only if the Party rediscovers its progressive instincts.

We look forward to working with Andrea and all those who share our commitment to a more open Labour Party with the energy and ideas to transform the country.