Watch: Pay equality debate gets heated

Synopsis

In East London, Labour MP Stella Creasy discusses the importance of a campaign aimed at addressing the gender pay gap. With new regulations requiring companies with over 250 employees to publish pay data by Wednesday, Creasy emphasizes the need for action beyond just data collection. She highlights reports of employees being silenced when discussing pay disparities, advocating for a protected right to freedom of speech in the workplace. Creasy aims to empower individuals to raise these issues and gather experiences to present in Westminster. In contrast, Kate Andrews from the Institute of Economic Affairs critiques the hashtag 'pay me' campaign, arguing it misrepresents the original #MeToo movement, which focused on serious issues of harassment and assault. Andrews expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of the new campaign, suggesting it lacks substantial information and clarity.