Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 105038
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Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026
Question
Tom Hayes
Labour — Bournemouth East
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered legislating to (a) require and (b) strongly encourage delivery company workers to join a union.
Answer
Kate DeardenThis government believes that strong trade unions are essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement, and low pay.Through the Employment Rights Act 2025, we are introducing a new duty on employers to inform workers of their rig...
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