On UpVote this week, we’re joined by Matthew Taylor, who recently published his review of modern working practices in the UK—looking at the hot topic of the tech-fuelled gig economy and its implications for workers.

Should employment law be overhauled to address concerns about people who want to work flexible hours, based on the models created by Deliveroo and Uber? If the answer to that question is yes, do politicians have the appetite to bring in a new law?

Or, should the government and companies that hire gig workers to carry out the services they offer to consumers through powerful apps do more within the current regulatory framework to protect the rights of people on flexible hours and low pay?

In an—at times—heated exchange, Taylor, who is chief executive of the RSA and formerly served as the top political strategy adviser to Tony Blair, explains why his "brilliant" proposal doesn't deserve the criticism it has received.

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Here are a few highlights, lightly edited for clarity, of our chat with Matthew.

UpVote is a Wired and Ars Technica UK co-production hosted by Rowland Manthorpe and Kelly Fiveash. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, July 19.