Tory peer says Brexit is good because young people will be able to work longer hours

‘A Tory peer has argued Brexit is a good thing because it will allow young people to work longer hours.
Lord Harris, a retail tycoon estimated to be worth more than £100m, claimed he could only employ staff for 35 hours a week under current EU laws.
However, the European Working Time Directive states employees should not be forced to work longer than 48 hours, and they can opt-out if they decide.’
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