GMB
GMB — Labour Union Donor
Full name: GMB (Britain's General Union) Approx total donated (2024-2026): £1.5-2.5 million Type: Trade union Why they donate: Represents public sector and private sector workers across a wide range of industries. Seeks to influence Labour policy on workers' rights, public services, and nationalisation. Controversies: Allegations of union influence over Labour internal democracy and candidate selection. The GMB has been more aligned with Labour's centre than Unite, but still draws scrutiny over the scale of union political funding.
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- Major union in local government, health, energy, and distribution sectors
- One of Labour's "affiliated unions" — negotiates the Labour relationship
- Was among the unions most critical of the Corbyn leadership