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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ashley Cowburn

Liz Truss accused of attempting to erode workers’ rights with plans to raise ballot thresholds for strikes

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Liz Truss has been accused of inflaming divisions and attempting to erode workers’ rights with proposals to raise ballot threshold for industrial action and minimum service levels during strikes.

The Tory leadership contender said she will introduce legislation targeting “militant action” from trade unions in the first 30 days of taking office if she wins the race to succeed Boris Johnson in No 10.

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