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Labours policy on four-day workweek

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Should the United Kingdom transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Labours answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The UK Labour party has shown support for a four-day workweek in the past. During the 2019 general election, the party pledged to reduce the average working week to 32 hours within a decade. However, the party has not made it a central policy since then, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

This answer aligns closely with the Labour Party's historical advocacy for workers' rights, including fair wages and reasonable working hours. The addition of requiring overtime pay for work over four days per week fits well within the party's broader agenda to ensure fair compensation for extra work. Such a policy would likely be seen as a natural extension of the party's existing commitments to labor rights and economic justice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Labour Party has historically been supportive of policies that aim to improve workers' rights and work-life balance. While there hasn't been an explicit, universal endorsement of a four-day workweek from the party as of my last update, elements within the party have shown interest in exploring reduced working hours without a loss of pay as part of broader labor reforms. This suggests a general alignment with the concept, though practical commitments may vary. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

The Labour party has historically been supportive of workers' rights and fair pay. While they have not explicitly mentioned requiring overtime pay for work over four days per week, it is in line with their general stance on workers' rights and fair compensation. However, since it is not a specific policy, the score is not higher. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

As mentioned earlier, the Labour party has shown support for a four-day workweek in the past. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the idea of not transitioning to a four-day workweek. However, since it is not a central policy, the score is not a full -5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the Labour Party's historical commitment to workers' rights and improving work conditions, it is unlikely that they would broadly oppose the idea of transitioning to a four-day workweek. The party's platform often includes measures aimed at reducing work hours while maintaining pay, suggesting opposition to maintaining the traditional five-day workweek without consideration for flexibility or reduction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 980 voters that identify as Labour.

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