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UK Government to Review Rockstar Firings After PM Calls Case 'Deeply Concerning'

The pledge follows an MP's challenge over the dismissal of 31 unionized staff.

Overview

  • During Prime Minister’s Questions, MP Chris Murray said a meeting with Rockstar left him unconvinced the company followed UK employment law and noted the firm initially sought NDAs from attending MPs.
  • Rockstar maintains it fired a small number of individuals for distributing and discussing confidential information in a public forum, saying the action was unrelated to union membership or activity.
  • The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain has filed legal claims alleging trade‑union victimisation and blacklisting after failed attempts to resolve the dispute through negotiation.
  • More than 200 Rockstar North employees signed a letter urging reinstatement, and protests were held outside company sites in Edinburgh and London as well as at Take‑Two’s Paris offices.
  • Murray highlighted personal impacts including some workers losing visa sponsorship, while separate to the dispute publisher Take‑Two delayed GTA 6 to November 2026 and voiced support for Rockstar.