Government to overturn Lords bid to weaken workers’ rights Bill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who had reassured Labour MPs last week that the Bill would continue to progress with the same substance as before, said it was a ‘core part’ of the party’s agenda (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government plans to show its commitment to delivering its workers’ rights Bill when it returns to the Commons on Monday amid fears it could be weakened.

The Employment Rights Bill, which is in its final parliamentary stages, will bring in parental leave from the first day of employment and strengthen statutory sick pay.