Labour responds to the ONS inflation figures

Rachel Reeves MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, commenting on the ONS inflation figures, said:

"Today's rising inflation is another milestone for people watching wages, growth and living standards continue to plummet.

"Though rapid inflation is pushing family finances to the brink, the low wage spiral faced by many in Britain isn’t new.

"Over the last decade, Tory mismanagement of our economy has meant living standards and real wages have failed to grow.

"We need more than sticking plasters to get us back on course - we need a stronger, and more secure economy. 

"With Labour's Climate Investment Pledge, and our plans to buy, make and sell more in Britain, we will build the high wage, high growth, low and stable inflation economy we deserve."