Ian Allinson interviewed on BBC Daily Politics

In general, the media have promoted the two establishment candidates for Unite General Secretary. Today Ian Allinson, the grassroots socialist candidate, was interviewed on the BBC’s Daily Politics (from 35:30 on the recording or view the clip below). The leadership battle in trade union Unite and an interview with “grassroots socialist candidate” @IanAllinson pic.twitter.com/96mGyZ1f9o — … Read more

Video: Ian Allinson speaking at London launch of campaign for Unite General Secretary

On Saturday Ian Allinson, the grassroots socialist candidate for Unite General Secretary, spoke at campaign meetings in London and Cambridge. Below you can watch his speech at the London meeting. If you’d like to support the campaign to elect Ian, please leave your details, and get in touch if you’d like to invite Ian to … Read more

Video: Ian Allinson explains why he is standing for Unite General Secretary

While the other candidates may have huge campaign budgets, films that look like slick party political broadcasts, and friends in the media, the campaign to elect workplace activist Ian Allinson as Unite General Secretary in 2017 only has arguments and the efforts of volunteers. This short film summarises why Ian is standing. There’s more detail … Read more