EXC: Civil Servants Worked With TUC on Employment Rights Act Propaganda
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) collaborated with civil servants to produce a counter-analysis of the Employment Rights Act. This analysis claimed that the Act would boost the economy by £10 billion, countering the government's estimate of a £5 billion cost to businesses. The TUC's findings were shared with government officials, suggesting a coordinated effort to influence public perception of the legislation.
- ▪The TUC collaborated with civil servants to analyze the Employment Rights Act.
- ▪Their analysis claimed the Act would generate £10 billion in economic benefits.
- ▪The TUC argued that the government's £5 billion cost estimate was inflated and inaccurate.
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The Trades Union Congress collaborated formally with civil servants to produce counter-analysis of the Employment Rights Act that propagandised Rayner’s legislation. In private email correspondence uncovered by Guido’s FOI Unit, a TUC official wrote to two DBT officials: “I have also attached our final note on the government’s ERB impact assessment, which, you may be aware, has been checked with your analysts.” The ‘note’ presented analysis from the TUC to claim the Employment Rights Act would boost the economy by £10 billion… The TUC analysis’ stated objective was to hit back against the government’s own forecast that the Employment Rights Act could cost £5 billion for businesses across the country.
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