"Keir Starmer has been warned by senior Labour figures to stop making mistakes, before a battle over the party's deputy leadership and amid fears the government could row back on workers' rights. As candidates began to jostle to replace Angela Rayner, the prime minister faced public criticism from Emily Thornberry, a potential contender, who said further mistakes from Starmer could lead to having to hand our country to [Nigel] Farage. Andy Burnham also called for a reset and more pluralistic style."
"At the same time, union leaders advised Starmer on Sunday against any attempt to water down Angela Rayner's employment rights bill, which is still making its way through parliament. Rayner's employment minister, Justin Madders, was also removed from his job in the reshuffle. He said on Sunday it would be really, really foolish for the government to row back on key manifesto commitments that are popular with the public and will show what a positive difference a Labour government can make."
Senior Labour figures warned Keir Starmer to stop making mistakes ahead of a deputy leadership battle and amid fears the government could reverse workers' rights. Candidates began jostling to replace Angela Rayner, with Emily Thornberry publicly criticising Starmer and Andy Burnham calling for a reset and a more pluralistic style. Burnham endorsed Louise Haigh or Lucy Powell for deputy leadership. Union leaders advised against watering down Angela Rayner's employment rights bill after Justin Madders was removed in the reshuffle. Downing Street insisted the legislation would proceed, and ministers sought to reassure unions over commitments to higher pay and stronger rights.
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