PCG calls for fairness, clarity, and recognition for freelancers in manifesto

PCG, the voice of freelancing, is calling for fairness, clarity, and recognition in its new 'Manifesto for Freelancing', launched today (23rd November) at the House of Commons, as part of a special reception to celebrate National Freelancers Day.

ìFreelancers bring a degree of flexibility and a skill set to the economy which is a real asset for UK plcî, said John Brazier, managing director of PCG. This Manifesto clearly outlines the key messages the major parties need to adopt, in order to allow this vital part of the economic landscape to flourish.

The reception, taking place on the terrace of the House of Commons, will be attended by politicians from all three main parties as well as key stakeholders involved with freelancing. PCG members will also be in attendance.

John Brazier added: ìWe know that freelancing is helping business cope with the worst recession we have seen for 60 years. But this has to be a fair deal. Freelancing must be recognised as a legitimate business model. Measures such as IR35 continue to place an unfair burden on nano-businesses. If weíre serious about growing an enterprise-friendly economy we need to address these faults in our tax system urgently. We will be continuing in the run-up to the election to take this message far and wide.î

PCGís manifesto covers five main themes; recognition of freelancing as a valid way of working, fairer taxation, better regulation, easier access to the market and a positive vision for the future of freelancing. It will be available from today via the PCG website.

John Brazier concluded: ìThis Manifesto demonstrates just how far PCG has come as a credible lobbying organisation in its ten year history. Our first, but by no means our last manifesto will prove a clarion call for change, urging the next government to protect and advance the interests of this vital, vibrant and growing part of the UKís economic landscapeî.