Labour reacts to latest ONS labour market statistics

Pat McFadden MP, Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, commenting on the latest ONS labour market statistics, which show real wages falling, said:

“These figures confirm working people still face a fragile recovery in the face of a growing cost of living crisis and spiralling inflation. 

“12 years of the Conservatives' record means working people today will not only be paying more in tax under the Conservatives but face heating bills rocketing, prices rising and falling real wages. 

“Our plan to deal with rising energy bills is funded by a one-off windfall tax on oil and gas producers, and would save most households around £200, with £600 off bills for those who need it most.

“The Tory proposals for a buy now pay later loan on energy just don’t measure up to the scale of the pressures being faced by households.”