GMB boss issues challenge to Labour

GMB Union boss Gary Smith has issued a challenge to Labour ahead of the general election.

The union’s General Secretary will tell delegates at the GMB’s annual congress in Bournemouth today [Sunday] "my challenge to Labour is to recognise that ‘change’ can’t be just a snappy election slogan.’

Gary Smith, GMB General Secretary, will say:

"The last 14 years have been a terrible time for working people.

“The Tories have imposed austerity, hollowed out our public services and left our economy in tatters.

“They are agents of chaos and their time is up.

"My challenge to Labour is to recognise that ‘change’ can’t be just a snappy election slogan.

“It must be brought to life in the reality of government.

“People have had enough of the way their country is being run. They want a better future."