First female leader of Unite promises to lead ‘relentless fight for jobs’

“I am not a member of any Unite or Labour faction – other than my own supporters group," said Sharon Graham in her campaign. 

Sharon Graham is set to succeed Len McCluskey as general secretary of the Unite union. Picture: Sharon Graham Campaign/PA

Sharon Graham has vowed to lead “a relentless fight for jobs, pay and conditions” after winning the election to be the next general secretary of Unite after receiving almost 5,000 more votes than her nearest rival.