UK workers' rights Bill 'undermines devolution' warn MSs

SENEDD members criticised the UK employment rights Bill for “undermining” devolution and the Welsh Parliament's role, warning of “dangerous” constitutional implications for Wales, writes Chris Haines.

- Chris Haines.

Luke Fletcher backed the principles of the Bill: “Day-one rights for workers, zero-hours contracts being revised, removing restrictions on unions [and] ending fire and rehire”.

But the Plaid Cymru politician expressed serious concerns about powers in the Bill for UK ministers to override decisions made by the Welsh Government.

He told the Senedd: “We are seeing provisions that encroach on the ability of this [Welsh] government and this place to legislate on behalf of the people of Wales.”