Scottish MPs slam UK Government over plans to clamp down on workers' right to strike
Scottish MPs have slammed the UK Government in the House of Commons for its proposed anti-strike legislation.The Conservatives are considering measures which could allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service.
Stephens told the Commons: "The minister talks about administrations working together, so how is it working together when the government proposes unpopular and extreme legislation, like the proposed anti-strike legislation... which not devolved administration supports and hasn't been consulted on? How is that strengthening the union?"
Glasgow East MP David Linden called the proposed legislation "an assault on workers" and said that it was driving many Scots towards independence. Buchan replied: "We respect the priorities of the Scottish people... We will work in cooperation with the Scottish Government. We respect devolution. We want to work with you in order to implement the people's priorities."
"Local initiatives like the Clyde Green Freeport are designed to boost economic prospects in the West of Scotland. But inequality is still a major impediment to economic growth.
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