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Another bit has fallen off Labour’s car as its MPs flee Westminster and bid a hasty retreat to their constituencies.

This time, Labour has been accused of breaking another manifesto promise by pulling a major one eighty on workers rights.

Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea.

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