article_snippet.sent: It was Unite and the other affiliated unions that ensured Ed Miliband was elected leader in 2010 against Ed Miliband more moderate brother David, who enjoyed greater popularity among Labour MPs and the rank and file.
article_snippet.sent: Since 2010, Unite is estimated to have donated at least £14.4million to Labour's coffers.
article_snippet.sent: It was Unite and the other affiliated unions that ensured Ed Miliband (pictured left) was elected leader in 2010 against Ed Miliband more moderate brother David (right)
article_snippet.sent: One recent analysis showed that 159 Labour MPs from the last parliament receive sponsorship from Unite or are members of his union, including senior frontbenchers such as Harriet Harman, Angela Eagle, Hilary Benn and Sadiq Khan.
article_snippet.sent: In addition, 133 Labour candidates at this election are reported to have links to Unite.