Fact checkBusinessPublished June 3, 2026
The claim
“Labour's Employment Rights Bill cleared its last parliamentary hurdle and was set to become law before Christmas.”
Coverage of the Employment Rights Bill's final stage.
Our verdict
True
The bill completed its passage in December 2025 and received Royal Assent that month.
What we found
The bill finished 'ping-pong' between the Commons and Lords in mid-December 2025. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against BBC News. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]BBC News · Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
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