Violence at work “out of control” as MPs warn workers are being left unprotected A cross-party group of MPs and peers has today (Friday) warned that workplace violence is “out of control” and is demanding urgent government action. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health says abuse, threats and assaults are now a routine part of working life in sectors including transport, retail, prisons and education. Ian Lavery MP, Chair of the

From L-R: Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, Steve Wright FBU GS, Ian Lavery MP, Kim Johnson MP, Andy McDonald MP, John Slinger MP On 28 April 2026, the APPG hosted parliamentarians, trade unionists and bereaved families gathered in the House of Lords to mark Workers’ Memorial Day — an international day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives because of work. Parliamentarians in attendance included: Ian Lavery MP, Warinder Juss MP, Seamus Logan MP, Andy McDonald MP, Neil Dun

15 April 2026 | House of Commons The APPG on Occupational Safety and Health convened a well-attended meeting in the House of Commons to address the ongoing asbestos crisis, followed by a reception kindly sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors. Parliamentarians in attendance included: Ian Lavery MP, Baroness Finlay, Lord Hendy KC, Warinder Juss MP, Ed Argar MP, Grahame Morris MP, Emma Lewell Buck MP, Mary Kelly Foy MP, Kim Johnson MP, Lorraine Beavers MP, Paula Baker MP, Sarah Ru

On Monday 26 January, the APPG heard presentations from a selection of trade unions representing frontline workers. Each spoke of the experience of violence in the workplace, and the policy and regulatory changes being sought. Evidence was heard from: Jane Maher, Senior Lay Representative, Passenger Transport, Unite Daren Ireland, Assistant General Secretary, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Darren Northcott, National Officer, NASUWT (Teachers’ Un

Silicosis is Britain’s oldest known occupational disease, yet it continues to claim hundreds of lives each year. Despite clear medical evidence, robust legislation, and decades of awareness, enforcement failures and underreporting have allowed this preventable disease to persist—now with alarming new cases linked to high-silica engineered stone. On 3 November 2025, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health convened experts, unions, lawyers, and clini

The Legacy of Cape Plc (and Group companies), and the case for justice A report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational...

On Monday 24th March, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health held a public hearing. A number of witnesses...

Parliament to hold public hearing on legacy of Cape, leading manufacturer of asbestos products Asbestos the largest cause of work-related...

On 26th February, the APPG hosted a group representing BALPA, the pilots union. A group of MPs and peers heard from the delegation on...

On Monday 27th January, asbestos victim support groups from across Britain came to Parliament to meet with MPs and Lords. Charities which...

Every new Parliament, the APPG must be inaugurated. On Monday 14 October, we held our first meeting of the new Parliament, where we...

On Monday 4th November, the APPG on OSH hosted a Parliamentary reception to mark the 50th year of the Health and Safety at Work Act. We...