European trade unions say the UK government’s claim that its controversial anti-strike bill is similar to laws on the continent is “bollocks”.
Business secretary Grant Shapps unveiled plans this week that could force people to work during strikes to maintain so-called “minimum service levels” in key industries.
The prime minister echoed Shapps and health secretary Steve Barclay on Wednesday when he sought to justify the bill by arguing that similar measures already exist in France, Italy and Spain.
