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Labour has taken the lead in a national poll following Keir Starmer's increased focus on Ukraine and military spending, as revealed by YouGov's survey of Britons over the past weekend. The UK Government's Employment Rights Bill, which bans zero-hours contracts for agency workers, has sparked concerns among businesses regarding potential constraints on economic growth. Angela Rayner's workers' rights Bill has drawn criticism for potentially undermining Britain's labor standards, noted Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith. Union leaders have voiced their support for the Bill, with Unison's general secretary Christina McAnea describing it as a long-awaited initiative by working people, while some view it as a significant albeit imperfect advancement.