Politics9/8/2025Bloomberg

Starmer to Overturn Lords Changes to Workers’ Rights Bill

Starmer to Overturn Lords Changes to Workers’ Rights Bill

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, plans to overturn modifications made to its Workers' Rights Bill by the House of Lords. The bill, a central piece of the government's legislation, is set to be reintroduced in the House of Commons in the coming weeks. The House of Lords, the upper chamber of the UK's Parliament, made several changes to the bill, which the government now seeks to reverse. The bill aims to strengthen workers' rights and protections, but the Lords' amendments have been seen as diluting its intended impact. The government's decision to override the Lords' changes reflects its commitment to delivering on its manifesto promises and ensuring the bill aligns with its vision for enhancing workers' rights. The upcoming debate in the House of Commons will likely be closely watched as the government seeks to assert its legislative agenda in the face of the Lords' modifications.

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