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The Tories’ new “snoopers’ charter” will be introduced in the Commons on Tuesday.

Home Secretary Theresa May has been accused of trying to rush through the controversial spy powers before the EU referendum campaign.

She will formally bring forward the Government’s Investigatory Powers Bill in the Commons.

A joint committee of MPs and peers has claimed that the planned overhaul of surveillance laws was “flawed” and outlined 86 proposed changes.

Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham said: “It is crucial that this Bill is not rushed and necessary time is given to consider these complex issues.”

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He told The Independent on Sunday laws needed updating, but added: “My offer to work constructively with Theresa May only stands if Parliament is given enough time to carefully scrutinise this Bill.

“It needed to be considerably revised after three expert reports just a matter of weeks ago.

“For Labour’s support, ministers must show they have listened to our calls for greater transparency, stronger safeguards and protection of people’s privacy.”