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Political Levy

Asked by John GlenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 30 July 2024UIN 1206

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to change the trade union political levy to an opt-out basis for (a) new and (b) existing members of trade unions.

Answered by Justin Madders

The Government is committed to repealing the Trade Union Act 2016 through the Employment Rights Bill, including the restrictions on union political funds.

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