"A regressive public sector pay freeze is no way to repay the sacrifices of brave key workers" says Layla Moran MP
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 11:11
In response to reports of Government documents
considering public sector pay freezes - which includes nurses,
doctors, carers and other key workers - to pay for the 'Coronavirus
bill,' Layla Moran MP has: Called on the chancellor to rule
out a Public Sector pay freeze Urged a move away from austerity
measures which could damage wellbeing Suggested closing loopholes
on tax havens and a fairer tax system Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said:
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In response to reports of
Government documents considering public sector pay freezes - which
includes nurses, doctors, carers and other key workers - to pay for
the 'Coronavirus bill,' has:
- Called on the chancellor to rule out a Public Sector pay
freeze
- Urged a move away from austerity measures which could damage
wellbeing
- Suggested closing loopholes on tax havens and a fairer tax
system
Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said:
"A regressive public sector pay freeze is no way to repay the
sacrifices of the brave key workers who are getting this country
through the crisis. I’m appalled that the Government are even
considering this option for the people we clap for every
Thursday.
"I'm calling on the Chancellor to rule out the public sector
pay freeze now. This crisis has shown that we desperately need to
move away from economic strategies, such as austerity, that can
damage the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable in
society.
"Instead, the Government should find ways to ensure better
pay and conditions for public sector key workers in the wake of
this crisis, through a fairer taxation system and by closing the
loopholes which still allow big businesses to use tax havens, for a
start."
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