Is the public sector trade union Unison getting a little jealous of all the media attention that their rivals at Unite have been getting over the last few weeks? Guido hears they are splashing out over £81,000 to hire two new spinners who will earn a lot more than the typical public sector union member gets for their 35 hour week. Spending the cash fixing Labour selections would probably be a more effective way of generating publicity. 

Unison clearly have the cash to spare as they took over at Doncaster on Saturday sponsoring the “Unison Raceday” with 7 races including the “Unison Speaking Up For Public Services Maiden Auction Stakes” and the “Unison Everyone Deserves A Living Wage Handicap”. Their baron Dave Prentis has no problems living on his wage, he has a £127,000 pay and benefits package so he can afford to enjoy a flutter…