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A core issue underlying these amendments is the persistent lack of clarity around what it actually means to be a freelancer. This confusion is not merely semantic; it is real and has damaging consequences for rights, recognition and access to support. Amendment 161 from the noble Lord, Lord Clement Jones, makes a welcome contribution by offering a working definition of a freelancer. While that is an important first step, further work is needed, both legislatively and administratively, to ensure that there is consistency and a shared understanding across government and industry.