Recently had the pleasure of hearing Margaret Beckett reflect on her role and that of Ian McCartney in getting this legislation onto the Statute Book.
Truly landmark, historic legislation.
Labour Governments make a difference.
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Tides of History: #OTD 1998. National Minimum Wage receives Royal Assent
Despite predictions that it would cost millions of jobs, the act ensures a minimum rate of pay in Britain for first time.
Thread on the battle to introduce 👇🏼
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Rory_Palmer/status/1686066354812600320