Debbie
Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on
today’s Labour Market Statistics, said:
“Labour
welcomes the overall increase in employment but we are deeply concerned
that millions have faced a real terms pay cut under this government. With wages
continuing to fall in real terms, Tory cuts to
in-work support, and rising prices, many households and families
are worse off under this government.
“The Government has failed to close the employment gap faced by women,
disabled people and ethnic minority groups, who are still less likely
to be in work, and has failed to tackle regional inequalities in the
Labour market.
“A Labour
government will stand up for all working people, implementing a real
Living Wage of £10 per hour and bringing an immediate end to Tory austerity.”
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