The Chancellor has been criticised as his pledge does not cover the five million freelancers, contractors and other self-employed workers in Britain
claims the economy will suffer an ‘almost a fatal seizure’ if self-employed workers are not protectedBut Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick insists other emergency measures put in place by the Government will help the self-employed.
‘We appreciate this isn’t perfect and the Chancellor is going to keep reviewing the situation and see if there are further measures we can take,’ Jenrick told BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show.‘It isn’t easy, it’s not as simple as supporting those who are in employment.
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