The leader of the Unite union says Labour is not defending working people and they are turning away from the party "in droves". Sharon Graham said Labour should be "seriously concerned" after the union voted to potentially rethink its relationship with the party, which could result in it formally cutting ties and funding.

Uh oh. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been suspended by Unite the Union over the Birmingham bin strike – and the union has announced it is reviewing its relationship with the Labour party.

Angela Rayner has been suspended by Unite over her stance on the Birmingham bin strike after members accused her of backing a council that had “peddled lies” and smeared its workers.