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Angela Rayner has hit back against 'squealing' Peter Mandelson after the Labour peer criticised her flagship reforms to workers' rights.
The Labour deputy leader dismissed Lord Mandelson's remarks about her plans and claimed an 'idea that you're either pro business or pro the worker is for the birds'.
Lord Mandelson, a former business secretary and one of the architects of New Labour, last month warned Ms Rayner against 'rushing' through her reforms.
He urged her to consult with firms on her planned changes to employment rights, which she has set out in Labour's promised 'New Deal for Working People'.
It came after business chiefs swiped at Labour's proposals by warning against excessive regulation that might harm Britain's productivity.
Under Ms Rayner's plans to strengthen workers' rights, Labour in goverment would ban zero-hour contracts and end 'fire and rehire' practices.
The document also includes plans to entitle employees to sick pay and parental leave from day one, introduce a 'right to switch off' after leaving the office, and boost workers' rights to flexible working.
Angela Rayner has hit back against 'squealing' Peter Mandelson after the Labour peer criticised her flagship reforms to workers' rights
The Labour deputy leader dismissed Lord Mandelson's remarks about her plans and claimed an 'idea that you're either pro business or pro the worker is for the birds'
Many business groups are lobbying to water down Labour's proposals, while
