Rishi Sunak trying to 'outdo Thatcher' as Tories push 'extreme' anti-strike law

The SNP have accused Rishi Sunak of trying to "outdo Thatcher" over new laws which would restrict unions' ability to strike.

But the SNP, Labour and unions have warned it could see key workers facing the sack if they strike and lead to more walkouts. Stephens said: "Yet again Rishi Sunak and the Tories are vying to outdo Thatcher in their contempt for the workers who keep this country running, this time proposing a clamping down on the rights protecting hard-working staff.

“If Westminster continues ahead with their assault on workers, all while ignoring calls to devolve employment law, it’ll serve as a further reminder that Scots face constant attack from the Tories, a problem only the full powers of independence can solve.” “Dedicated frontline staff have been treated with contempt and forced into strike action by this Tory government after 12 years of Tory failure on pay.

Scottish politics Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said that the bill would only "inflame and prolonge" industrial disputes.

They want people to work for as little as they can get away with paying so their companies make more profit... Thats the tory way... Poor get poorer and the rich hoard it away.

Diversion tactic as per their norm. Trying to besmirch another British Prime Minister. This after managing to block a debate on the SNHS today at Holyrood. Report the real news for a change.

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