Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
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"I think that's a drag on innovation."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"So I know there is more to do to fix that, specifically on tax, to encourage people to stay and scale."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
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