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 52.4k UK voters.
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See how importance of “32-Hour Work Week” has changed over time for 52.4k 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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Not as a universal ruling, but companies should be encouraged to offer different work week arrangements.
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Yes, however those with children only one is able to do this unless the government are goi ng to increase school hours to work around parents too.
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I think it’s fantastic as a principle as I believe in a strong work-life balance, but as a small business owner I simply cannot afford to have multiple 32h workers nor they can afford to work only 32hrs a week to support themselves in London.
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