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Days-off idea turns into PR flop for Tories
TUC leader rubbishes new Cameron wheeze

THE Tories were forced into yet another spectacularly embarrassing climbdown yesterday after their latest fanfare policy became a debacle within minutes of being launched.

David Cameron, harking back to his Big Society theme, boasted of his plans to grant workers three days statutory leave per year to allow them to do voluntary work.

The Prime Minister said: “It’s good for our economy, as it will help create a better, more motivated workforce. And it’s good for our society too, as it will strengthen communities and the bonds between us.”

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