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"This is an unacceptable practice that flies in the face of the principle that we are all equal before the law," he added.

They agreed to launch a formal ballot if the pay offer "remains unacceptable or if the government does not announce real terms funding increases".

For Netanyahu, though, it may have seemed that this was a crucial moment to ensure that what he sees as an unacceptable deal would be stopped in its tracks.

“At the same time, the companies have broken labor laws by engaging in unlawful surveillance, interrogation of members at actions, threats, and retaliation for union activity. This is unacceptable.”

Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Smith said it was "completely unacceptable that we have a door that does not operate as it should".