Always Red

Len McCluskey, the head of the Unite union, has written an autobiography that reveals his dealings with Keir Starmer, the Corbyn era, Brexit negotiations, and his relationship with Ed Miliband. He is a fierce political, left-wing trade unionist who was formed in Liverpool during the dock strikes, Beatles, and May 1968 revolution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: OR Books

Len McCluskey, the prominent trade unionist of his generation, has held the position of Head of the colossal Unite union for over a decade, making him a distinctive and influential figure on the political landscape. In this comprehensive autobiography, McCluskey unveils the inner workings of the Labour movement, shedding light on his interactions with Keir Starmer, the behind-the-scenes conflicts of the Corbyn era, his clandestine Brexit negotiations with the Theresa May government, the dramatic fallout with his former ally Tom Watson, and his complex relationship with Ed Miliband. McCluskey, a trade unionist of exceptional stature, possesses a fierce political ideology and unwavering left-wing convictions. His political formation took place in Liverpool during a period marked by dock strikes, the Beatles, and the May 1968 revolution in Paris. He bore witness to the tragic Hillsborough disaster and vividly recounts the harrowing search for his son. With his wit and sharpness, McCluskey delivers a compelling intervention, offering a manifesto for the future of trade unionism and urging the left to remain steadfast in their commitment to class politics. As a pivotal figure in a turbulent era of British political history, McCluskey's account serves as an indispensable and engaging chronicle of our times.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 170 x 250 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682192726