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Uber and private hire drivers

EDM (Early Day Motion) 170: tabled on 12 September 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 30 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; acknowledges the findings of the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices which highlights the urgent need for employment protections and fair treatment in the gig economy; calls on the Government to implement robust measures to protect these workers from exploitation, ensuring they receive fair pay, sick leave, and holiday entitlement; and urges Uber and other private hire companies to adhere to UK employment laws as ruled by the Supreme Court, end any algorithmic discrimination taking place, and treat their drivers with the dignity and respect they deserve.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2024
Waveney Valley
Burgon, Richard
Independent
Signed on 4 November 2024
Leeds East
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on 11 November 2024
Nottingham East
Sultana, Zarah
Independent
Signed on 13 November 2024
Coventry South
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 13 November 2024
Belfast South and Mid Down
Begum, Apsana
Independent
Signed on 2 December 2024
Poplar and Limehouse
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on 4 December 2024
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 December 2024
Bath
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on 10 December 2024
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on 11 December 2024
Alloa and Grangemouth
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on 11 December 2024
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on 11 December 2024
Poole
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 December 2024
Caerfyrddin
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 December 2024
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 December 2024
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 December 2024
Ynys Môn
Byrne, Ian
Independent
Signed on 16 December 2024
Liverpool West Derby
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on 20 December 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2025
Bedford
Hussain, Imran
Independent
Signed on 28 January 2025
Bradford East
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 February 2025
South Cambridgeshire
Gilbert, Tracy
Labour
Signed on 25 February 2025
Edinburgh North and Leith
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on 3 April 2025
Perth and Kinross-shire

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.