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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 June 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

216YC: Clause 58, page 86, line 17, leave out from “resolution)” to end of line 20 and insert “, in subsection (1)— (a) omit “of those voting on a ballot”;(b) after “union”, insert “by a ballot”.” Member’s explanatory statement The intention of this amendment is to remove the existing paragraphs (a) and (b) of the Clause, and ensure that the majority of all union members who could possibly vote are needed to pass a political resolution, not just the majority of those that vote.

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