Real wages falling yet again is deeply concerning – Margaret Greenwood

Margaret
Greenwood MP, Labour’s Shadow Employment Minister, commenting on today’s Labour
Market Statistics from ONS, said:

“With
a record number of working people living in poverty, the news that real wages
have fallen yet again is deeply concerning.

“While
the overall increase in employment is welcome, it’s also clear from today’s figures
that too many people are struggling to find employment because of their age,
ethnicity, disability, or where they live.

“The
Tories’ cuts to in-work support are making matters even worse for working
families. That’s why it’s so crucial the Government urgently listens to
Labour’s call to pause the roll out and fix Universal Credit.”