Solidarity is a non‑party‑political trade union. We are not affiliated to any political party and we don’t maintain a political fund. Our responsibility is to keep members informed when political proposals—by any party—could affect your rights, your security, or your working conditions.
Overview
Recent public statements from Reform UK’s leadership outline a programme of sweeping deregulation. These proposals include repealing new employment rights, removing protections for renters, and reversing measures designed to strengthen job security.
Union leaders across sectors have raised concerns that these plans would significantly weaken workers’ rights and shift power further towards employers.
What Reform UK says it intends to remove
Based on their own statements, Reform UK is proposing to:
- Scrap new employment‑rights rules
- Remove new protections for renters
- Repeal regulations designed to improve job security
- Roll back environmental and industrial regulations they describe as “daft” or burdensome
Their argument is that these rules “kill jobs” and “hinder growth,” and that removing them would reduce inflation and lower bills.
Rights and protections at risk
Union leaders have warned that the following rights could be lost if these proposals were implemented:
1. Ban on fire‑and‑rehire practices
New laws preventing employers from dismissing staff and rehiring them on worse terms could be scrapped.
2. Protections against exploitative zero‑hour contracts
Rules designed to curb the most abusive forms of insecure work may be removed.
3. Stronger unfair‑dismissal protections
Recent improvements that extend protection from unfair dismissal could be rolled back.
4. Parental leave and sick‑pay rights
Opposition parties and unions warn that hard‑won rights in these areas may be weakened or removed.
5. Local government pension security
Reform UK has said it would block new entrants to local government pension schemes and consolidate them into a sovereign wealth fund—raising concerns about long‑term retirement security.
6. Housing protections for renters
Rolling back new rental protections would affect millions of working people who rely on secure, safe housing.
Why this matters for members
If enacted, these proposals could affect:
- Your job security
- Your protection from unfair dismissal
- Your rights around sick pay and parental leave
- Your ability to avoid exploitative contracts
- Your pension prospects
- Your housing stability
These are not abstract issues—they shape the daily lives of working people.
Solidarity’s position
Solidarity does not support or oppose political parties.
Our duty is to:
- Inform members about political proposals that may affect their rights
- Defend and advance workplace protections
- Ensure members understand the implications of changes being proposed
We will continue to monitor developments and provide clear, factual updates.
By Maria Camara
