UK: NEW EU CHARTER CREATES RIFT

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The new EU charter of citizens' rights had caused disputes between employers and unions over the inclusion of a "right to strike" plus union consultation on all issues affecting workers. This clashes with the British government, which has tried to cut down on social and economic rights by opposing a plan that would extend the right of information and consultation in the EU. It is rumoured that Tony Blair may even refuse to sign the charter, insisting that it cannot be legally binding. CBI has said that the right to strike will create confusion and ambiguity for employers.

Labor force information, European Union, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Civil Rights

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Mr Blair should sack his Cabinet lightweights

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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has established a regime in which ministers are discouraged from original thought. This is creating problems within domestic politics, and these problems will worsen unless Blair takes urgent action, including finding replacements for incompetent ministers.

Public Finance Activities, Public Administration

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Don't be fooled: Mr Blair will destroy the House of Lords

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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair clearly wants a reformed House of Lords to act merely as a body to ratify government policies. He seems determined to eliminate independent thought within the House of Lords.

Government Organization, Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Lords, Powers and duties, Prime ministers

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