A union boss has said Sir Keir Starmer must “cosy up to working class people” to be effective in Opposition against the Conservative government.
Speaking to Sky News’ chief political correspondent Jon Craig ahead of Labour’s party conference, RMT chief Mick Lynch said Sir Keir must “show a way that he identifies with the struggles working people have got”.
It comes as rail workers prepare to continue strikes next week in their long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
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Mr Lynch said he does not expect Sir Keir to join a picket line himself, but must oppose the “anti-trade union laws” that the Conservatives are planning to introduce.
“We certainly want to see a bit more robust defence of working people in this time of hardship,” he told Sky News.
“Labour have to show that it’s on the side of ordinary people in this country who are realty struggling.
“Keir Starmer has got to show a way, don’t expect…
