A series of independent investigations have revealed that former Unite union boss Len McCluskey accepted private jet flights and football tickets from a building contractor that was awarded a lucrative contract to build a hotel and conference centre for the union.
The contractor allegedly overcharged Unite by £30 million, contributing to a reported £70 million financial shortfall in the project. The reports also indicate that McCluskey ignored legal warnings about the contract's terms. These findings are part of a broader probe into historical corruption and mismanagement within the union.
Current leadership has pledged to address and rectify past wrongdoing.
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