Jane Is Spot On.

UKIP employment spokesman, Jane Collins MEP
 has blasted the hugerise in the number of zero-hour contracts for British 
workers saying neither the Conservative, nor Labour understand how 
“damaging and disruptive” these working arrangement can be for
 some workers.

Speaking from Brussels, Ms Collins said, “The fact is, with the 
growing economy, the UK should be moving away from zero-hour
 contracts, rather than expanding the use of them.
 However, with rising unemployment figures, I fear the pressure
 on government to show improvements in the economy will act
 as a catalyst to push more and more people onto
 these contracts, even when they are totally unsuitable.”

“While I understand that zero-hour contracts can suit the lifestyles
 and working patterns of some people, I am concerned some 
unemployed people are being pushed, under threat of losing their 
benefits, onto zero-hour contracts that offer no financial stability or 
continuity.”

“What really disappoints me is that some of the biggest 
employers using zero-hour contracts are Labour run councils. 
Labour made a big deal during the general election of saying they 
would ban zero-hour contracts, however, in the European Parliament,
 Labour actively supported legislation that enabled their use in the
 first place. This is another example of the say one thing, do another
 culture prevalent in today’s Labour Party.”
“While I don’t think zero-hour contracts should be banned outright,
 the regulations surrounding their use needs tightening to make sure 
that the unemployed and vulnerable 

members of society are not pushed into unsuitable work contracts 
and to also guarantee workers are not turned away when they have
 been promised shifts.”