Fury over bid in Lords 'to dilute' bill on work rights

THE Tories and Lib Dems have been accused of an “outrageous” bid to weaken the workers’ rights bill.

- BY ALEXANDER BROWN

The Fire Brigades Union claimed amendments filed by opposition peers could sabotage Labour's move to protect staff from overzealous bosses.

The bill, spearheaded by Deputy PM Angela Rayner, was a pillar of Labour's election campaign.