Labour Leader Accused of Apeing Conservatism to Lure Moderates
Sir Keir Starmer's plan to grant more power to trade unions has received strong criticism from Mel Stride, a top minister, who warns that it will take Britain "back to the 1970s". Stride accuses Starmer of trying to attract moderates to his party by using Conservative language.
Labour's Vow to Scrap Minimum Staffing Laws on Strike Days
Labour has pledged to abolish laws that require minimum staffing levels at schools and hospitals during strikes within their first 100 days of power. These laws were introduced in response to the strikes that paralyzed hospitals, schools, and railways during last year's "winter of discontent".
Labour's Plan to Bring Back Strikes
Writing in the Sun on Sunday, Mel Stride warns that if Keir Starmer is elected, he will grant significant power to militant union members, resulting in a return to the strikes and disruptions of the 1970s. Stride urges Starmer to be honest with the public, stating that under his leadership, voting for Labour means inviting strikes.
Tories Accuse Rishi Sunak of Failing to End Strikes
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall blames Rishi Sunak and the Tories for failing to resolve the strikes, claiming that the country has been brought to a standstill under their leadership.
Source: Sun on Sunday
