Gregory Stafford

Gregory Stafford

Conservative — Farnham and Bordon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 March 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

I return to what industry leaders are saying. They have shared their fear about “union influence slowing down decision making and hindering flexibility”, making it harder for companies to remain competitive in global markets. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s survey found that 79% of organisations expect measures in the Employment Rights Bill to increase employment costs, placing further strain on companies that are having to grapple with increases to national insurance contributions and the rising national minimum wage. It is also likely that the measures will lead to “more strikes, more disruptions, and ultimately less productivity.”

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