Labour's Troubles with the Boiler Makers

Labour Party Faces Criticism Over Commitment and Actions 

In a pointed critique earlier this week of the Labour Party, a senior figure within the General Municipal Boilermakers' Union (GMB) has expressed deep disappointment with Labour's current trajectory, accusing its members of lacking life experience, originality, and foundational beliefs.

"I have to say they are disappointing, many of them: they’ve got no life experience, they don’t know anything, if they have ever had an original idea it’s died of loneliness and they believe in nothing," said the GMB executive member, Gary Harris, in a scathing address.

These comments must carry a barb for the local Labour party candidate, Cllr Shaun Davies, who is sponsored by the GMB Union himself.

Harris's remarks highlight a growing concern within the union about the Labour Party's ideological direction and commitment to its core principles. "It’s a problem if the party doesn’t believe in anything," he emphasised, reflecting a sentiment that the party may be losing touch with its foundational values and the needs of its constituents.


The GMB, a major trade union in the UK, has historically been a strong supporter of the Labour Party. However, Harris's comments signal a potential rift, with union members increasingly vocal about the need for accountability. "We absolutely have to hold the Labour Party, when it is elected, to account for actions, not words," Harris asserted, underscoring the union's demand for tangible results over empty promises.


In response to the growing concern over union-busting practices, Harris called for a motion to be broadened across local authorities. "GMB is clear that any authority, let alone a Labour-run authority, should not be using union-busting processes," he declared, advocating for stronger protections for workers and their rights within all governmental bodies.


The call for broader accountability and a reaffirmation of core values comes at a critical time for the Labour Party, which is gearing up for upcoming elections. The pressure from influential unions like the GMB could significantly impact the party's strategy and policy proposals.


As the Labour Party navigates these internal critiques, the spotlight will be on how it responds to the demands for greater accountability and a clearer commitment to its foundational principles. The GMB's position serves as a stark reminder of the need for the party to not only articulate its beliefs but also to demonstrate them through concrete actions that align with the expectations of its supporters.

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