After a government minister advised that some people might consider taking on more working hours or moving to a better paid job to combat the cost of living crisis, we want to hear your thoughts on the suggestion.
Conservative MP for Redditch in Worcestershire Rachel Maclean, also the safeguarding minister in the Home Office, advised that focus is needed so people can 'protect themselves better', saying: "Whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better-paid job."
Ms Maclean did also caveat this by saying: "“It may be right for some people, they may be able to access additional hours, but, of course, it is not going to work for people who are already in three jobs."
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Many have reacted angrily to the comments, with one reader saying: " Really think some politicians need to actually wake up. So many people are doing 2 or 3 jobs and working more than 60 hours a week."
Another also added: " How patronising I work practically full time my mum's partner works full time and we're only just managing with 2 wages coming in.
"Maybe these 'government ministers' should take a drop in pay instead of 5k a month try 2k and see how it feels."
There were more readers who called out MP's salaries, with another saying: " Here's a novel idea all MPs now get a wage freeze for the next 5 years. Plus a much trimmed down allowance for expenses."
What do you think about the claim that people should work more hours or get a better job? Let us know in the comments section.
