Rishi Sunak hopes talks with union leaders can be 'constructive' ➡️ New anti-strike laws designed to stop disruption to blue light emergency services that risks lives will be introduced in the coming weeks Read more here:
The Government will only begin consulting on minimum service levels in these sectors should voluntary agreements not be reached.
At the same time, the Government has urged unions to call off strikes and agree to talks with senior ministers to discuss the pay settlements for next year .
Mr Shapps said: “We hugely value the work of our public services and we’re reaching out to unions to have an honest conversation on pay, conditions and reform.
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