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Tories have been ‘disaster for workers’

THE Tories’ first 100 days in government have been disastrous for workers’ rights, trade union leaders said yesterday.

Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to hail what he sees as the main achievements made since the general election on May 7 when he returns from a family holiday in Portugal.

His all-blue administration, which marks its 100th day today, has made reforms to strike laws a priority.

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