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Truss’ “bonfire of workers’ rights” leaves lawyers unconvinced
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John van der Luit-Drummond, Editor, and Amy Barnicoat-Hood, Research Editor

Reports that Britain’s new prime minister is set to shake up the UK’s post-Brexit employment rights have been met with dismay by employment practitioners.

The Conservative Party’s Liz Truss, who was confirmed as Boris Johnson’s successor in Downing Street last week, wants to review existing EU worker protections in an attempt to improve the competitiveness of the UK economy, according to The Times.