Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 15 Jul 2015

1. Tories stage huge union crackdown

The Tories unveiled the biggest crackdown on trade union rights for 30 years today. The plans include a bid to criminalise picketing, to permit employers to hire strike-breaking agency staff and stem the flow of union funds to the Labour party. New rules will require that at least 40% of those asked to vote support the strike in most key public services.

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