- Green MP is ‘prepared to take non-violent direct action'

- Government's approach 'reeks of hypocrisy' says Lucas. 

Caroline will vote against the Trade Union Bill later today. She said today that she will fight the legislation in Parliament and, if it passes into law, be prepared to take ‘non-violent direct action to resist it’.

Caroline said:

“The Trade Union Bill being debated today represents a savage and vindictive assault on UK employment rights - hitting at the heart of protections enshrined in international conventions. For a Government elected by only 24% of eligible voters to propose a 40% 'yes' threshold for public sector strikes reeks of hypocrisy.

I’ll be working with MPs from across the political parties in fighting this draconian piece of legislation as it passes through Parliament. If the Bill is passed into law, I would be prepared to join trade unionists and others in taking non-violent direct action to resist it.”

ENDS