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Tories unveil plans to crack down on disruption caused by strikes

Health, education, transport and fire service workers who want to go on strike will have to get support from 40 per cent of union colleagues, under new plans unveiled today.

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Labour says Tories playing 'games' with strike restrictions

Labour has accused the Conservatives of playing "political games" with unions after plans to impose restrictions on strike ballots.

The Tories say the new guidelines, which include a mandatory 40 per cent level of support for striking, would minimise disruption caused by industrial action.

But Labour said it was a sign the party had "run out of ideas".

They should be finding solutions to reach negotiated settlements to avoid industrial action.

Most government ministers don't manage to get 40 per cent of all eligible voters voting for them at elections, the Tories didn't get anywhere near a majority at the last election and turnout in the elections they called on Police and Crime Commissioners was below 15 per cent.

The current laws governing strikes were introduced by Margaret Thatcher - not exactly a friend of the unions.

– Lucy Powell, Labour election campaign vice-chair
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