The government has committed to extending gangmaster licensing legislation to the construction industry, provided that evidence supports this as the best way to protect employment rights, in the Labour Party’s manifesto out today.

The manifesto, entitled A Future Fair For All, says: “We will strive to ensure fairness at work for all employees, continuing our crackdown on exploitative gangmasters and rogue employers.

“In all sectors the law must be upheld, properly enforcing safety and employment rights, and tackling tax avoidance. We will extend the licensing approach to labour providers in the construction industry if the evidence shows that is the best way to enforce employment rights.”