Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Local Government: Industrial Disputes
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the repeal of the Trade Union Act 2016 on (a) the instances and duration of industrial action in local authorities and (b) disorder on municipal picket lines.
- Answer
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In October 2024 the government published impact assessments on the relevant trade union-related measures now in the Employment Rights Act 2025. The impact assessment covering the Act’s repeal of the Trade Union Act 2016 included an assessment of the expected impact on industrial action.
Local Authorities are independent employers responsible for managing industrial relations and industrial action risks.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 103286
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Industrial disputes Local government Picketing
- Legislation
- Trade Union Act 2016
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-01-14 16:53:52 +0000
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