Labour markets in southern Europe are notorious for protecting insiders (permanent workers) at the expense of outsiders (employees on temporary contracts or the unemployed).

ECONOMIST: The Merkel memorandum

Opening the debate, Labour's Harriet Harman urged MPs from all political parties to vote for Labour's motion, which was about "protecting the rights" of the House of Commons.

BBC: Jeremy Hunt and the ministerial code debate

Labour has announced plans to get rid of the body charged with protecting consumer rights and regulating the gas and electricity market.

BBC: Labour promises to scrap energy regulator Ofgem