Jenny Chapman comments on the Government’s Retained EU Law Bill amendments

Jenny Chapman, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, commenting on the Government’s new amendments to the Retained EU Law Bill, said:

“This is a humiliating u-turn from a weak and divided government with no clue how to grow our economy, protect workers, support business or build a better Britain outside the EU.

“After wasting months of parliamentary time, the Tories have conceded that this universally unpopular bill will damage the economy, at a time when businesses and families are already struggling with the Tory cost of living crisis. They are now trying to adopt some of Labour's amendments to try and rescue this sinking ship of a bill. 

“We will continue to fight to ensure this legislation does not water down hard won workers’ rights, undermine business confidence, or give ministers unaccountable powers they cannot be trusted with. Only Labour has a vision and a plan to grow Britain's economy.”

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Notes:

• Government statement: Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament

• Last year, Rishi Sunak promised to repeal or review 2,400 EU laws in his first 100 days as Prime Minister: Ready For Rishi: Brexit Delivery Department - YouTube