Blair McDougall

Blair McDougall

Labour — East Renfrewshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 December 2025

Debate

Seasonal Work

Contribution

No, I have given way several times. I will make progress. The Government are fully supportive of the variety of working arrangements that people, including young people, might choose depending on their circumstances, but the key word there is “choose”. Until now, that flexibility has been entirely one-sided; it has been something that employers have used to their benefit. It is time to let workers have their rights. My hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central asked about whether Conservative Members understand what it is like to be in insecure work, particularly at this time of year. This is the most expensive—

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