In the midst of the Tory cost-of-living crisis, which is inflicting real pain and suffering on millions of ordinary families and workers, Rishi Sunak’s Tory government is making it his priority to attack trade unions.

The UK already has the most restrictive anti-trade union laws in Europe, but as the hard-right rhetoric continues taking hold, the Tories unveiled their latest immoral proposals to let bosses sue unions and sack workers.

Make no mistake – while Westminster engages in a toxic race to the bottom, it’s Scotland’s key workers who are set to pay the price of Westminster control.

Just months ago, the UK government applauded key workers – now, they are threatening them with the sack if they go on strike. This shameful qct of hypocrisy is plain for all to see.

We in the SNP condemn these plans in the strongest possible terms, and will oppose them every step of the way.

@MhairiBlack: "Just months ago, the UK government applauded key workers – now, they are threatening them with a sack if they go on strike."

Tory attacks on workers are shameful and must be stopped.

The only way to protect workers' rights is with independence. pic.twitter.com/6lalNZ2mij

— Yes (@YesScot) January 5, 2023

The brazen anti-worker attitude of the UK government is in stark contrast to the constructive role the SNP Scottish Government has played in recent pay disputes north of the border.

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