Labour promises to battle anti-strike legislation "every step of the way" | East London and West Essex Guardian Series
Sir Keir Starmer called on Rishi Sunak to “stop grandstanding” and get around the negotiating table with public sector unions.
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Sir Keir Starmer called on Rishi Sunak to “stop grandstanding” and get around the negotiating table with public sector unions.
Labour has pledged to repeal the 2016 Trade Union Act which set higher thresholds for ballots on strikes, which would make it easier for unions to hold the country to ransom.
The Prime Minister accused union chiefs of making unreasonable pay demands and said he had a 'duty to take action' to protect the public.
The PM says it is his "duty" to protect livelihoods if union leaders continue to be "unreasonable".
Nadhim Zahawi says it is ‘beggars belief’ that Sir Keir Starmer wants to relax laws as analysis shows unions donate £15 million to the party