Overview
- After questions in Parliament on December 10, Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the case “deeply concerning” and said ministers will look into it.
- On December 11, Rockstar reiterated that more than 30 workers were dismissed for distributing confidential information, specifying leaks of “specific game features from upcoming and unannounced titles” in a public forum.
- The company denies any link to union activity, while the IWGB alleges trade‑union victimisation, has filed legal claims for unfair dismissal, and is seeking reinstatement.
- Edinburgh MP Chris Murray said a meeting at Rockstar North initially required MPs to sign an NDA, reported that the demand was withdrawn, and left unconvinced the process complied with UK employment law.
- Reporting cited by multiple outlets says the alleged ‘public forum’ was a closed, invite‑only Discord discussing revised Slack policies, a characterization Rockstar disputes.