From
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...es-over-Labour-
The influence Unite has over Government policy and statements has been highlighted recently by the failure of ministers to speak out against the threatened BA strike, which could damage the status of the airline internationally as well as disrupt the travel plans of thousands of families.
Labour ministers supported the union’s campaign to keep Cadbury, the chocolate maker, in British hands.
The full article on p10 of today's paper version makes interesting reading.