New British law to blunt strikes to be introduced in Parliament

LONDON - The British government will introduce legislation to parliament on Tuesday which would require key public services to maintain minimum safety levels during strike action by workers.as pay rises fail to keep up with double-digit inflation, which is now around 40-year highs.Talks between government ministers and trade unions on MondayThe government has said it will consult on minimum safety levels to be set for fire, ambulance and rail services as part of the new law.

“We will never withdraw the right to strike from people but... when there are strikes on, life and limb must come first and there has to be a minimum safety standard put in place for that,” Business Minister Grant Shapps told GB News. The Bill could take months to become law, and opponents have argued it is likely to be challenged in the courts.

The opposition Labour Party has said it would repeal the law if it comes to power in a national election expected next year. REUTERS

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