UK Labour lists for EU elections cause headaches for Miliband

Britain's Labour party published its list of 70 candidates for the 2014 European elections on 2 August 2013, drawing criticism over the party’s close ties with trade unions.

Of the 11 regional lists 10 were topped by a party candidate with links to Unite, the largest trade union in Britain and Ireland with 1.42 million members working across all economic sectors. In total, 46 candidates - two-thirds - have union links and 25 have direct ties to Unite.

Labour Party, 02.08.13: Strong, Committed and One Nation Labour MEP Candidates http://www.labour.org.uk/labour-party-european-election-candidate-selection-results,2013-08-02

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