Anti-strike bill unveiled in Commons – but no detail on minimum service levels

Labour calls for ‘negotiation’ to end disputes as it opposes legislation introduced by Grant Shapps

Ministers have not yet decided on statutory minimum service levels for fire, ambulance and rail services in new anti-strike legislation, the business secretary has announced, as Labour called for “negotiation, not legislation” to end disputes.

Unveiling details of the proposed new law, Grant Shapps said ministers would consult during the progress of the bill on what minimum services levels would be required for fire, ambulance and rail services.