As per the published Model Contract for Special Advisers, which was last updated in December 2023, no collective bargaining agreements apply to special advisers.<\/p>
All special advisers have the right to join a trade union.<\/p>
<\/strong> The Government recognises the importance of engaging meaningfully with faith and belief groups. There has been no change to HMG policy and there are no plans for Ministers to meet with the Muslim Council of Britain.<\/p>"}
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