A WHISTLEBLOWER wrote to leading members of a rail union about sexual harassment claims five years before a major probe began.

John Page raised the alarm after hearing about a slew of allegations in a bid to kick-start an investigation into any wrong-doing.

His testimony is revealed after the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association pledged an inquiry following claims made against the general secretary, Manuel Cortes.

Former assistant general secretary Mr Page said: “While I was not a witness personally, I have been entrusted with the information by others who are concerned at the possibility of unwanted consequences if they speak out.”

The damning comments were made public around the same time as Claire Laycock revealed her claims that she was sexually harassed by Mr Cortes.

The union baron strongly denies any harassment and has apologised for any hurt caused by his behaviour.

The TSSA said: “TSSA is a full and willing participant in the independent investigation. We want it to start without delay and we hope that it will cover any and all allegations made.”

UNION barons threatening a “Summer of Discontent” have given Labour more than 10million since Sir Keir Starmer, below, became leader two years ago.

Seven unions across the railways, postal system, buses, airports and NHS have donated to the party.

Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden said Sir Keir’s refusal to condemn the strikers “proved the old adage that ‘he who pays the piper calls the tune’”.

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