Jack Dromey MP, Shadow Minister for Labour, responding to the result of the Uber employment tribunal, said:

“The GMB have won a landmark victory for workers. Today’s ruling challenges growing insecurity in the world of work and is an important recognition that too many companies are driven by a race to the bottom.

“Uber makes hundreds of millions, but the Uber business model leaves ordinary working people without basic rights – paid holidays, parental leave and sick pay. Many do not even earn the minimum wage.

“New technology brings many new opportunities, but we must make sure no one is denied basic rights at work.”