The Guardian view on anti-strike laws: bad in practice, wrong in principle | Editorial

Attacking fundamental labour rights is a sign of weakness in a prime minister without a strategyNo reasonable inquiry into the cause of Britain’s present political and economic difficulties would point the finger at trade union power. Industrial action is an issue now because of grievances amassed over many years. To respond, as the government intends, with legal curtailment of the right to strike is a misdiagnosis of the problem and an opportunistic assault on fundamental rights.The propo