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Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on August 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Heather Stewart Economics editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Leaders claim scaremongering from business figures may cause key legislation to become ‘meaningless’

Trades unions are warning Andy Burnham that Labour’s policy on cutting zero-hours contracts risks failing to live up to the party’s manifesto.

Union leaders are seeking reassurances from the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, amid what the TUC has condemned as “scaremongering” from business groups.

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