Rayner's at battle front in workers' rights fight

ANGELA Rayner is leading a backbench push to speed up workers' rights reforms following fury at attempts by unelected peers to block the bill.

- BY LIZZY BUCHAN Political Editor

The government watered down its manifesto commitment to provide “day one” protections from unfair dismissal last week amid fears the Employment Rights Bill would not pass before Christmas.

The qualifying period will now kick in after six months - down from two years - after negotiations between unions and business leaders.