Chaos for Keir: asylum accommodation and worker’s rights
James O'Brien Daily · Global
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Show Notes
Labour's Employment Rights Bill, which would protect workers against zero-hour contracts and unfair dismissals has been sent back to Commons after large defeats in the House of Lords. James digs into the details and asks why employers would vote against this.
And, the Government is defending its plan to use military barracks to house asylum seekers, despite these looking set to cost more than the hotels currently in use. They think it’s worth it to quell public disquiet around asylum hotels. But is it, and will it?
This episode was recorded on the 29th of October. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.