Sunday trading liberalisation is sometimes presented as 'increasing choice', but the reality is that it increases choice for some at the expense of others.
The changes would hit the poorest the hardest. Those in greatest need of work would likely come under greatest pressure to work, whatever the cost to family life or their own wellbeing.
A recent survey of 1,500 staff in large shops showed that two-thirds already came under pressure to work on Sundays when they did not wish to, according to the Keep Sunday Special campaign.
An opinion poll carried out earlier this year suggested that over three-quarters of British adults are in favour of keeping the current Sunday trading regulations.
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