Labour response to Chris Grayling law change meaning P&O could avoid telling government of sackings

Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to reports that a change in law signed off by Conservative MP Chris Grayling meant P&O Ferries didn’t need to inform the government that they would sack staff, said:

“The Conservatives have given the green light to rogue employers to act with impunity.

“This scandal is the consequence of a decade in which the Tories have taken an axe to workers’ rights.

“Talk is cheap - Ministers must act now and stand up for these loyal British workers.

“A Labour government will strengthen employee protections and ban fire and rehire to give people the security they deserve for an honest day's work.”