Labour is to put forward an amendment to the Government’s controversial plans for a new law on strikes, aimed at safeguarding unfair dismissal protections it says are threatened by the legislation. Deputy leader Angela Rayner said the Opposition intended to put the amendment to a vote during a debate in the Commons today (January 30).
The planned Bill is aimed at ensuring minimum levels of service during strikes and is being brought forward amid escalating industrial action. Labour and unions have voiced concern over a lack of an impact assessment for the proposals and a lack of proper parliamentary scrutiny.
Labour said it will attempt to force Business Secretary Grant Shapps to undertake a comprehensive impact assessment on the proposals, including on workforce numbers, employers and equality law. Ms Rayner said: “The Government’s ‘Sacking Nurses Bill’ is a shoddy, unworkable and vindictive piece of legislation.
