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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

UN agency rejects Tory ministers' claims it backs 'draconian' anti-strike laws

The UN agency for workers' rights has rejected claims from Tory ministers the body backs the Government's new anti-strike laws.

The Director General of the International Labour Organisation said he was "very worried" workers may be forced to accept a "situation that's below par".

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gilbert Houngbo told the BBC he "has been in discussions" with UK trade unions over the issue.

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