We offer real help as Tories fail again

TODAY, the trade union movement will come together in London to demand action on the cost of living and decent pay. It’s clearer every day that this Tory Government has nothing to offer working people.

They pledged higher wages, levelling up and improved rights at work. They promised an Employment Bill at least 20 times. But when it came down to it, the Queen’s Speech was empty. Those promises were broken. As prices spiral and real wages fall, the UK is set for higher inflation than our neighbours. All while the PM flies on a private jet funded by taxpayers for a botched relaunch of his failed premiership.

As a single mum who needed income support when I was younger, I understand how crucial that support is, as a path back to work and dignity.

MISSION

But today working people are turning to foodbanks because their wages haven’t kept pace with their living costs.

Labour believe people deserve high-quality, secure jobs, and a fair day’s pay for a day’s work. Everyone should have a job they can build a life on, and the security to start a family.

The driving mission of the next Labour Government will be a New Deal for Working People, ending the poverty wages and insecure work that blights millions of lives.

Today, we will send a message and stand up for trade union rights, a proper pay rise, dignity and respect at work – and for real help with the cost of living.

The Labour Party has a proud history of being the party of working people, for working people. Britain deserves better than Boris Johnson’s Conservatives.

Today, I’ll be standing proudly shoulder to shoulder with our unions to demand it.