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Gillian Mackay: Nobody should feel that their whole life has to revolve around work, but for too many of us that tends to be the case.

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Nobody should feel that their whole life has to revolve around work, but for too many of us that tends to be the case.
Said by
Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing work-life balance and the four-day week.

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