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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

In-work Poverty And Low Pay In Britain

06 September 2022 · 0 other contributors · 1,073 words

Opened by Ian Murray Lab Edinburgh South

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Ian Murray raised concerns about in-work poverty and low pay in britain in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Ian Murray highlighted that in-work poverty and low pay have increased since 2010.
  • Real-term pay levels are equal to or lower than those of 2008, indicating a decade-long stagnation.
  • Over one million workers lack basic rights and protections, with one in nine workers overall being in insecure employment.

Key requests to Government

Ian Murray called on the government to address the issues of in-work poverty, low pay, and financial insecurity for workers across the country. He emphasised the need for a more progressive approach beyond the national minimum wage.

How the debate unfolded

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Opened the debate

Ian Murray Lab Edinburgh South

Ian Murray highlighted that in-work poverty and low pay have increased since 2010. He stated that real-term pay levels are equal to or lower than those of 2008, indicating a decade-long stagnation. The level of taxation for workers is the highest it has been in 70 years. According to the Living Wage Foundation, over one million workers lack basic rights and protections, with one in nine workers overall being in insecure employment.

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