Rachel Reeves responds to today’s labour market statistics showing real terms wages have fallen again

Rachel Reeves MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, responding to today’s labour market statistics which show real terms wages have fallen again, said:

"Today's figures press home the knock-on impact of 12 years of Tory economic mistakes and low growth.

"Real wages have fallen again, thousands of over 50s have left the labour market and a record number of people are out of work because they’re stuck on NHS waiting lists or they’re not getting proper employment support.  

"What Britain needs in the Autumn Statement on Thursday are fairer choices for working people, and a proper plan for growth.  

"Labour has a plan to secure our economy and get it growing again, powered by the talent and effort of millions of working people and thousands of businesses."