The Conservatives are set to govern the country for the next 5 years after winning an overall majority of 12 seats (331 seats out of the 650 available). So, what can we expect on the employment front?
First of all, who are the main protagonists?
Priti Patel has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Employment. Ms Patel became the Conservatives’ first female Asian MP in 2010. Her MP website describes her as “particularly interested in business, trade and ensuring that British businesses flourish”. She came to BIS from a Treasury background.
The post of Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills is filled by Sajid Javid who has held a number of government positions, such as the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and as the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
David Gauke, who was appointed Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury in 2010, and promoted to Financial Secretary to the Treasury in 2014, will continue in that role.
These three ministers are likely to control policies relevant to the recruitment industry, employment and related tax.
A review of the Conservative Party Manifesto reveals the following likely employment related policies:
