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Workers rights reforms will not happen before next election

Workers rights reforms will not happen before next election
BBC Northern Ireland Monday 09 November 2026, 15:56 UTC 1 min read
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The DUP opposed elements of the draft bill and refused to allow it to be debated by the Assembly.

The DUP opposed elements of the draft bill and refused to allow it to be debated by the Assembly.
Assembly (ORG)
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