Workers’ rights plans could have ‘negative’ impact, watchdog suggests

Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street for the House of Commons to deliver her spring statement (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Labour’s plan for workers’ rights could have a “negative” impact on employment, a member of the budget watchdog has said.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said they have not yet been able to take account of the Employment Rights Bill in their forecasting as there is not enough detail available on the policy.