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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sophie Wingate

REVEALED: Labour does not rule out blocking public sector pay rises - The Real Truth

PA Wire

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has not ruled out blocking public sector pay rises, saying Labour would negotiate a “fair and affordable” deal with workers.

It comes amid reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could overrule recommendations by the independent pay review bodies amid concerns higher wages for teachers, police and junior doctors could fuel already rampant inflation.

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