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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

Unions threaten general strike over ‘Victorian’ Tory plans to curb industrial action

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Union bosses have warned of a general strike this year if Liz Truss becomes prime minister and implements “Victorian” plans to restrict the right to industrial action.

The No 10 hopeful has pledged to ensure “militant action” from trade unions can no longer “paralyse” the economy if she replaces outgoing Tory leader Boris Johnson.

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