Labour to make it easier for unions to strike
Sir Keir Starmer plans to repeal Tory Act that ensures half of members must take part in a ballot, say insiders
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Sir Keir Starmer plans to repeal Tory Act that ensures half of members must take part in a ballot, say insiders
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Education Secretary admits delayed decision will be ‘frustrating’ as move risks souring relations with unions
Rebuttal comes as chain is accused of being ‘anti-union’ and offering ‘insecure’ work