Commenting on Kingsmill's agreement to purchase Hovis, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said:

“While there is still a long way to go before any buyout happens, Kingsmill and Hovis must ensure that jobs are protected. Unite represents workers at both companies and we will not tolerate attacks on jobs, pay or conditions. Unite will be working to ensure that Kingsmill and Hovis fully involve the union in any decisions that impact our members.”

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Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.