Reynolds condemns ‘scaremongering’ over Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul

Jonathan Reynolds said the package of measures would give ‘tangible, meaningful improvement to people’s lives’. Photograph: Victoria Jones/Rex/Shutterstock

The business secretary has condemned scaremongering around Labour’s plans for an overhaul of workers’ rights next month, saying the package will transform lives, including for pregnant women and bereaved parents.

In an interview with the Guardian, Jonathan Reynolds said Labour would legislate next month for far stronger protection for pregnant employees, and begin consultation on plans for a more generous and modernised system for parental leave.