Firms’ gagging clauses could harm public interest, warns Labour

There is concern non-disclosure agreements were used at firm where defence secretary Gavin Williamson worked.Labour has warned that gagging clauses imposed by businesses on departing staff could be used to inhibit discussion on issues in the public interest and called on Theresa May to act firmly to prevent their misuse.Last week Downing Street said that the prime minister was concerned over the use of non-disclosure agreements and said that she would consider whether changes were needed.