Eliana Silver
Guest Reporter
Gen Z Labour MPs are “railing against the system” by campaigning for a three day week in Parliament.
MPs usually sit in Westminster for four days a week and spend Fridays in their constituency.
However, a new group of young politicians want to change the four day system and turn it into three days so they can spend more time in their seats.
They believe that by ditching traditions like “bobbing” they can save time and condense the days.
A Labour MP told The Sun: “There’s a group of young new MPs railing against the system.”
“They’ve got young families or want to start one but the hours can be a nightmare – especially if your constituency is far away.”
“We spend hours bobbing,” added the MP.
Bobbing is when MPs must repeatedly rise in their seats in order to catch the Speaker’s eye to be called to speak.
Another Labour source added: “We’ve got a lot of new people with good ideas. We need to keep up with the times.”
Some young members are also pushing for a less formal dress code, like not having to wear a tie.
MPs are making their arguments to the new Modernisation Committee, created by Labour to consider reforms.
A source from the Government said the committee was set up to modernise Parliament, improve the work culture and make procedures more effective.
They added: “Whilst the Commons needs to modernise, move with the times, and rebuild trust, we have some important conventions which help uphold our democracy. The Committee will seek to strike this balance.”
This comes as Labour staff are fighting for a four day work week.
In a new newsletter called The Staff Room, one staff member said they would bring in a four day week.
The employee also cautioned against coming into work early and leaving late, saying: “It will set a standard that you might come to regret.”
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MPs usually sit in Westminster for four days a week and spend Fridays in their constituency.
However, a new group of young politicians want to change the four day system and turn it into three days so they can spend more time in their seats.
They believe that by ditching traditions like “bobbing” they can save time and condense the days.
A Labour MP told The Sun: “There’s a group of young new MPs railing against the system.”
“They’ve got young families or want to start one but the hours can be a nightmare – especially if your constituency is far away.”
“We spend hours bobbing,” added the MP.
Bobbing is when MPs must repeatedly rise in their seats in order to catch the Speaker’s eye to be called to speak.
Another Labour source added: “We’ve got a lot of new people with good ideas. We need to keep up with the times.”
Some young members are also pushing for a less formal dress code, like not having to wear a tie.
MPs are making their arguments to the new Modernisation Committee, created by Labour to consider reforms.
A source from the Government said the committee was set up to modernise Parliament, improve the work culture and make procedures more effective.
They added: “Whilst the Commons needs to modernise, move with the times, and rebuild trust, we have some important conventions which help uphold our democracy. The Committee will seek to strike this balance.”
This comes as Labour staff are fighting for a four day work week.
In a new newsletter called The Staff Room, one staff member said they would bring in a four day week.
The employee also cautioned against coming into work early and leaving late, saying: “It will set a standard that you might come to regret.”
Find Out More...