Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 1206
Political Levy
Tabled: 23 July 2024
Answered: 30 July 2024
Question
John Glen
Conservative — Salisbury
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.
Answer
Justin MaddersThe Government is committed to repealing the Trade Union Act 2016 through the Employment Rights Bill, including the restrictions on union political funds.