I voted against the Tories’ destructive Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill today. I also spoke against the bill in the debate, raising my concerns on behalf of people in Norwich South.

Our right to strike is fundamental and non-negotiable. This new legislation isn’t about safety in public services, it’s the striking workers ensuring our services are safe for us to use.

Without these workers, we will have an education system where teachers will leave, a railway without safety precautions and a healthcare system run by Silicon Valley tech companies like Palantir.

Watch part of my speech about the legislation here.

Read the full text of my speech here