The GMB said today that it has decided to end its sponsorship of Swindon Town football club in protest at the appointment of Paolo Di Canio as manager.
GMB said the Italian former player who was named as the new manager of Swindon Town on Friday had previously voiced right-wing views of which it strongly disapproved.
The union's local branch is believed to have paid up to £4,000 to the club this season as part of its sponsorship deal.
A GMB spokesman said: "Our local branch has decided to end its association with Swindon following the appointment of Paolo Di Canio. More...
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