VIOLENCE at work is “out of control” said MPs as they backed union calls for new laws against assaulting public-sector workers today.The all-party parliamentary group on Occupational Safety and Health warned abuse, threats and assaults are now a routine part of working life for transport, retail, prisons and education staff.Its chairman Ian Lavery MP said: “Workers are being punched, spat at and threatened simply for doing their jobs, and too often nothing happens. “This is a crisis, and the government is not doing enough to stop it.”

VIOLENCE at work is “out of control” said MPs as they backed union calls for new laws against assaulting public-sector workers today.

The all-party parliamentary group on Occupational Safety and Health warned abuse, threats and assaults are now a routine part of working life for transport, retail, prisons and education staff.

Its chairman Ian Lavery MP said: “Workers are being punched, spat at and threatened simply for doing their jobs, and too often nothing happens.

“This is a crisis, and the government is not doing enough to stop it.”

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