Labour's Plan to Scrap Minimum Staffing Laws

Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to hand trade unions more power has been criticized by a top minister, who warns it will take Britain "back to the 1970s." Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, accused Starmer of trying to appeal to moderates by adopting conservative language. He argued that if Starmer is elected, he will give vast power to militant union members.

Labour's Promise to Rip Up Minimum Service Level Rules

Labour has pledged to get rid of the laws requiring minimum staffing at schools and hospitals on strike days within their first 100 days of power. These laws were implemented in response to the strikes that paralyzed hospitals, schools, and rail services during last year's "winter of discontent."

Labour's Critics Warn of Strikes

Writing in The Sun on Sunday, Mel Stride stated that Labour's plan would take the country back to the 1970s and lead to more strikes. He urged Sir Keir to be honest about the consequences of his leadership, claiming that voting Labour would mean more strikes. Stride referred to Labour's promises as "fool's gold."

Tories Accuse Labour of Bringing the Country to a Standstill

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall countered Stride's claims, blaming the Tories for bringing the country to a standstill. She argued that Chancellor Rishi Sunak had the power to end the strikes but failed to do so.