Chuka Umunna MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, responding to the ONS’ revised estimate of the number of employees on zero-hours contracts, said:

“These shocking figures show that since David Cameron became Prime Minister, there has been huge increase in the number of people on zero hours contracts. It is staggering illustration of the cost-of-living crisis under this Tory led Government and a reminder that David Cameron and George Osborne are failing to deliver a balanced recovery that works for all.

“Labour is clear that we will outlaw zero-hours contracts where they exploit people, ensuring that people at work are protected and get a fair deal. It’s time the Tory-led government matched our plans.”

This month the Ed Miliband announced Labour’s plans to tackle exploitative zero-hours contracts following the publication of a report by Norman Pickavance:

http://www.yourbritain.org.uk/uploads/editor/files/ZHCs_report_final_FINAL_240414.pdf