Competition policy normally focuses on the dangers of big companies exploiting consumers. Thus, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced last week that it was investigating a proposed Vodafone and Three merger. The firms say this will boost investment; opponents say creating the UK’s largest mobile operator will reduce competition and push up bills. The CMA must decide.

But there’s pressure to broaden competition policy: to make it about protecting workers as well as consumers.........

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