What's happened
Labour's proposed reforms of workers' rights and zero-hours contracts are facing pushback from business groups
Why it matters
The resistance from business groups highlights the potential economic impact of Labour's proposed reforms and the ongoing tension between the interests of workers and businesses
What the papers say
The Guardian reports that the TUC has warned business groups against pushing Keir Starmer to water down Labour's plans, while The Times and The Mirror highlight the concerns of business groups about the potential economic impact of the proposed reforms
How we got here
Labour has pledged to introduce a 'new deal for working people' within the first 100 days of taking office, including banning zero-hours contracts and ending fire-and-rehire practices
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The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists.
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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer KCB QC MP is a British politician and former lawyer who has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. He has been Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015.
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