"Phillipson said: As deputy leader I would personally grab the employment rights reform that Angela long pushed for to ensure it is enacted in full and not watered down. No ifs or buts. I will work with every single trade union rep in our country to ensure this crucial legislation sees the light of day to deliver change for working people. From no more exploitative zero-hours contracts to securing day one rights and fair pay for a fair"
"Phillipson is facing her former cabinet colleague Lucy Powell in the contest to replace Rayner as deputy leader. The biggest unions Unison, GMB and Unite are yet to publicly announce which candidate they will throw their weight behind but Phillipson's campaign has been endorsed by the Musicians' Union, the Community union and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). It is understood the Communication Workers Union is to back Powell,"
Bridget Phillipson vowed to protect the government's employment rights bill from being watered down if elected deputy Labour leader. Phillipson pledged to take up the employment rights agenda associated with Angela Rayner and to work with trade unions to secure reforms. Phillipson faces Lucy Powell in the deputy leadership contest. Phillipson has been endorsed by the Musicians' Union, the Community union and the National Union of Mineworkers, while the Communication Workers Union is understood to back Powell. Concerns have arisen after the appointment of Peter Kyle and the sacking of Justin Madders, though Kyle promised no backsliding. Phillipson highlighted ending exploitative zero-hours contracts, securing day-one rights and fair pay for working people.
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