Theresa May refuses to condemn McDonald's over 'poor working conditions, bullying and cuts to employee hours'
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May has refused to condemn McDonald’s over the “poor conditions, bullying and insecure hours” that its workers say is imposed on them. He asked if the Prime Minister supported the McDonald’s workers’ case “for an end to zero hours contracts, and decent pay”. Ms May replied: “Obviously the issue that has taken place with McDonald’s is a matter for McDonald’s to deal with.” She also claimed that zero hours contracts were beneficial to many people. It is this Conservative government that has put the workers first and banned exclusive zero hours contracts.” There are around 800,000 people in Britain on zero contracts, Mr Corbyn said.
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