In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if they gained the majority in the General Election. Workers in the UK would be classified as working “full-time” if they worked 32 hours. The policy would also apply to government workers including those in the NHS. Opponents of the plan, including the Conservative Party, argue that the plan would increase staff costs at the NHS by £6.1bn a year.
65% Yes |
35% No |
65% Yes |
35% No |
See how support for each position on “32-Hour Work Week” has changed over time for 52k UK voters.
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See how importance of “32-Hour Work Week” has changed over time for 52k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, if it is not enforced by the government
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People can work what they want
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Yes but allow people to work more hours should they require and the wage should go up so that it is the equivalent to what a full time worker is now
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Depending on sector, heathcare workers for example are needed to help patients and should not have too few work hours
@96KYLJH2yrs2Y
I support a 35 hour working week
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