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Andrew Quinn

Rishi Sunak trying to 'outdo Thatcher' as Tories push 'extreme' anti-strike law

The SNP have accused Rishi Sunak of trying to "outdo Thatcher" over new laws which would restrict unions' ability to strike.

The UK Government introduced a bill on Tuesday afternoon which would allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service.

They would require a minimum number of staff having to work during a strike "to protect the public during strike action".

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