The Unite union executive has decided to cut its affiliation money to the Labour Party by 10%. How much does the modern Labour party rely on unions? And how much do the relationships at the top shape the left wing in British politics?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall correspondent, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Clips used: BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.