Anti-strike bill to be introduced to Parliament

The government is to introduce legislation which would ensure public sector services maintain minimum service levels during strike action. Under the proposals some trade union members would be required to continue working during a strike. Unions have condemned the proposals, while the Labour party says the plans "won't work". The move comes amid a wave of industrial action across the public sector as workers seek pay rises in the face of the rising cost of living. The Today programme’s Mishal Husain spoke to Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy about the proposed legislation. (Image, striking ambulance workers, Credit, Henry Nicholls/ Reuters)