Member

In respect of the union funds, on which I also ask for a deferment, we are told that the Government are committed to reducing red tape and increasing accountability. However, they seem committed to doing this only when it comes to making disruptive behaviour by unions easier. They have failed to provide a clear, justifiable reason as to why they have chosen an opt-out model for trade union political funds rather than the opt-in model that ensures active consent from members.