Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Aletha Adu Political correspondentFebruary 24, 2026 at 08:35 PM

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Reform UK's business spokesperson, Richard Tice, announced the party's plan to repeal key Labour legislation if elected. Speaking in Birmingham, Tice outlined a "great repeal act" targeting regulations deemed detrimental to the national interest. Specifically, Reform UK would abolish the Employment Rights Act, which strengthens worker protections related to sick pay, parental leave, and zero-hours contracts, and the Renters' Rights Act, which eliminates "no fault evictions" and introduces open-ended tenancies. Tice argued these laws are harming job creation and reducing the supply of rental properties. Unions and renters' groups have criticized the proposals, arguing they would negatively impact workers and tenants.

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Renters’ Reform Coalition 30% Birmingham 30% Clara Collingwood 30% Shelter 40% Sarah Elliott 40% Keir Starmer 50% Nigel Farage 60% Labour Party 70% Reform UK ×390% Richard Tice ×590%

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renters' rights 90% workers' rights 90% repeal act 80% renters’ rights act 70% labour legislation 70% employment rights act 70% tenant protection 60% regulation 50% no fault evictions 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Birmingham

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