The impact of economic austerity has disproportionately fallen on women, while the rise of zero-hours contracts, which women are more likely to be on, has increased employment instability. The pay gap will take another 20 years to close at the current rate of progress.
Labour has already pledged to abolish zero-hours contracts, but it needs to go further. The gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps should be tackled head-on, with more provisions made for flexible, remote, and hybrid working, as well as better leave policies for carers, and those experiencing miscarriage or menopause or undergoing fertility treatment.
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