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Prospect

Meetings with ministers

90

In the last 12 months

28

Different ministers

34

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
10 December 2026 (as published; after today)Chris McDonaldDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan
23 June 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo bring together trade unions and industry leaders to review the emerging findings from the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan
15 June 2026Kate DeardenDBTA further discussion on the now redrafted Trade Union Access Code of Practice
2 June 2026Luke PollardMODTo discuss contracts.
2 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable to to discuss Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans
2 June 2026Keir MatherDfTTo discuss a regulatory pension contribution issue
28 May 2026Kate DeardenDBTA follow up meeting again to discuss the Trade Union Acces Code of Practice and the Central Arbitration Committee
21 May 2026Alex NorrisHome OfficeHosted a Roundtable to discuss Earned Settlement Reforms
12 May 2026Kate DeardenDBTA meeting to discuss the upcoming Trade Union Access Code of Practice and the Central Abitration Committee
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
14 April 2026Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss Civil Service reform
24 March 2026Minister VallanceDESNZTo discuss nuclear industry workers in the UK
17 March 2026Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss concerns over the dismissal of individuals from Rockstar Games, for allegedly attempting to join a train union.
9 March 2026Mike TappHome OfficeRoundtable with Trade Unions on Earned Settlement
9 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZCarbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) Council to discuss development pathways, DESNZ Markert developments, Baringa's report and general updates in the sector
23 February 2026Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss Trade Union Access following passage of the Employment Rights Act
23 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss perspectives and identify actions to continue to deliver good quality jobs in the electricity networks sector
21 January 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the proposed Health & Safety Taskforce
17 December 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss jobs in the nuclear energy sector
15 December 2025Torsten BellDWPTo discuss Pension Schemes Bill
9 December 2025Simon LightwoodDfTUnion engagement regarding DVSA.
8 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss key achievements and industry updates
8 December 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss key achievements and industry updates
27 November 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting with the 3 TU General Secretaries (FDA, Prospect and PCS). Minister Turley was also in attendance.
25 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
24 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
11 November 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting with the General Secretary of Prospect.
10 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with trade unions ahead of Autumn Budget
23 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill
17 October 2025Darren JonesHMTTo meet TUC members about the public sector pay round
16 September 2025Kate DeardenDBTIntroductory meeting and to discuss the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
9 September 2025Michael ShanksDESNZFirst Council meeting to discuss terms of reference for the Council, Solar Sprint and priorities for the remainder of 2025
18 August 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and next steps
14 July 2025Justin MaddersDBTPanel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Prospect to discuss the Government's role in ensuring key labour market institutions can support employers and trade unions in adapting to the measures introduced by the Government's plan to Make Work Pay
9 July 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay
30 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
26 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill
26 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTSigning the 'Dying to Work' Charter
24 June 2025Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeDiscussion on Government's approach to Arms Length Bodies
20 June 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the Industrial Strategy
10 June 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterDuring visit to Suffolk New College to discuss the Sizewell C Project and its creation of jobs in the local area, supply chains and UK investment in nuclear power
9 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay, fire and rehire and unfair dismissal
9 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the government's announcement of support for new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Sizewell C
2 June 2025Maria EagleMODMeeting with leaders of Trade Unions to discuss the Strategic Defence Review Launch
28 May 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with Trade Unions on public services ahead of the Spending Review.
28 May 2025Darren JonesHMTA roundtable to discuss priorites ahead of the Spending Review, jointly with the Chancellor
19 May 2025Phillip HuntDESNZMeeting to discuss and further explain the Government decision on plutonium disposition
15 May 2025Peter KyleDSITTo discuss digital transformation within the civil service
30 April 2025Alison McGovernDWPMeeting to discuss recent Labour Market Statistics
28 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo attend the annual ceremony for International Workers Memorial Day at HSE's Headquarters in Bootle, where a permanent memorial is installed.
23 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and employment tribunals
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to discuss the Onshore Wind Strategy
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the DESNZ/DWP Clean Energy Workforce Forum to discuss skills and workforce needs in the clean energy sector
7 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss onshore wind industry and the forward look for onshore wind strategy
7 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss building the North Sea's Energy Future
18 March 2025Mike KaneDfTDiscussion around ongoing dispute between CAA and Prospect members
18 March 2025Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeTo discuss opportunities for closer working on subjects of mutual concern.
17 March 2025Abena Oppong-AsareCabinet OfficeTo discuss the resilience review and how it accounts for science-related risks.
10 March 2025Philip HuntDESNZDiscussion on potential suitable sites for future nuclear sites in the UK, also discussed Sizewell C and Wylfa
5 March 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable to discuss the risks and opportunities facing the nuclear workforce
26 February 2025Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss how government and industry can work together on the Nuclear Skills Plan
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
13 February 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed how to use the Industrial Strategy to create good quality jobs
5 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss challenges in clean energy sector attractiveness, mentioning increase in knowledge sharing across organisations, and promotion of opportunities and programmes for upskilling
4 February 2025Stephen TimmsDWPto discuss their views over a properly resourced HSE in order to maintain its reputation as a respected regulator and to work on the health agenda; Make Work Pay; and the government�s emerging thoughts on the building of the future safety regulator.
23 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable on how to kick start economic growth and breakdown barriers to make the UK a clean energy superpower
14 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZMeeting with Unions to discuss the plutonium disposition policy change
17 December 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeTo discuss trade union relations.
12 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZBriefing from Minister Shanks ahead of the Clean Power Action Plan's publication
3 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZMeeting of the Onshore Wind Taskforce to discuss a range of potential interventions and policy prioritisation following data collection, supplemented by internal policy discussions
25 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, zero hours contracts and unfair dismissal
21 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and fire and rehire
18 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to trade union legislation, collective bargaining and right of access
23 October 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss the siting locations of newly developed small module reactors
17 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTIntroductory roundtable with the General Secretaraties and representatives of 14 trade unions to discuss their priorities and the government's plans on industrial strategy, Make Work Pay, public sector pay, skills and tax & pensions.
15 October 2024Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeMeeting with Prospect as part of the government's aim to improve relations with trade unions.
1 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Play including zero hours contract and unfair dismal
3 September 2024Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeMeeting with the Domestic Advisory Group of stakeholders that Ministers meet on a regular basis as required under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
14 August 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government's plan to Make Work Pay and encourage partners to share their thoughts on the programme
14 August 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the plans to Make Work Pay
31 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss Offshore Wind, to discuss Allocation Round 6 and the potential for accelerating renewables delivery in the UK
29 July 2024Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Office for Clean Energy Jobs
29 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the Office for Clean Energy Jobs, skills, and collaboration between Government and Trade Unions
24 July 2024Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting with trade union General Secretaries
23 July 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss skills and employment in the nuclear sector
17 July 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the creation of the Onshore Wind Taskforce and its priorities
7 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss the role of trade unions in the net zero transition and future engagement

Consultant lobbying firms

  • SME4Labour Limited
    October to December 2025
    Client named as “Prospect Union”
  • Arden Strategies Limited
    July to September 2025
    Client named as “Prospect Union”
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Prospect Union”, “Prospect union”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.