Lexit going to plan!

December 19, 2017 at 2:13 pm (Brexit, Europe, nationalism, populism, posted by JD, Tory scum, workers)

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Theresa May refused EIGHT times to rule out scrapping vital workers’ rights after Brexit

The 48-hour week and paid hols are under threat in a plot by Brexit-backing Tories to axe the EU’s Working Time Directive

By Dan Bloom Political reporter,  19 DEC 2017

Theresa May has refused to commit to upholding the vital protections (Image: AFP)

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Theresa May refused eight times yesterday to rule out scrapping vital workers’ rights after Brexit .

The 48-hour week and paid holidays are under threat in a plot by Brexit-backing Tories to axe the EU’s Working Time Directive.

But quizzed by MPs, the Prime Minster would only say: “I have said that we will maintain workers’ rights and indeed enhance workers’ rights.”

Over the weekend reports suggested Brexiteers in the cabinet will demand the scrapping of the vital protections in order to agree a phase one deal.

Labour’s Wes Streeting said: “Today has underlined how weak Theresa May really is. She is at the mercy of the Brextremists in her own party.

An economists’ study says Brexit is already costing Britain £350 million a week in lack of growth, investment and output.

Remainers were quick to point out the figure bore a remarking resemblance to the figure that certain pro-Brexit campaigners suggested would be available for the NHS after the UK’s departure.