Rebecca Long-Bailey (Image from Wikipedia ) Apparently, the shadow business secretary, Rebecca Long-Bailey has said that she won't use Uber, the cab company, because doing so is 'not morally acceptable.' Like many decisions that span politics, business and employment the right thing to do here is not clear cut - there are far more shades of grey than black and white certainties. Ms Long-Bailey suggests that Uber exploits their drivers by treating them as self-employed, and thus preventing them from having the rights of an employed worker. On the one hand I can see that the gig economy (effectively freelancing) has potential benefits. I've effectively been a gig economy worker ever since I left BA in 1994. I don't get any benefits like paid holiday or paid sick leave or a company pension. I probably earn less than I would have if I'd stayed working for a big company. But in exchange I have the flexibility to work when I like for whoever I like, provided I...