Unite said it was endorsing the MSP to replace Richard Leonard as it had worked with her on a number of campaigns, including the succesful proposal to make period products available free of charge.
Lennon announced her intention to stand for the leadership on Sunday and will face a challenge from fellow MSP Anas Sarwar.Party members will vote next month on who should lead them into May's Scottish Parliamentary elections, which the SNP is heavily tipped to win at a canter.Unite Scottish Secretary Pat Rafferty said: “We have worked closely with Monica on a number of issues including the Period Poverty campaign which has now become world leading legislation."She is a person who understands the day to day struggles of working people and the.
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