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The prime minister has signaled he is ready to overturn the public sector salary review body to prevent wage increases from fueling inflation.
It has been suggested that the government is considering ignoring recommendations for a 6% pay rise for doctors, nurses and teachers when it releases its official salary proposals next month.
said in an interview with the BBC A Sunday with Laura Kuensberg On the show, Rishi Snack said: “I have a difficult decision to make as prime minister. We all understand the situation we are in regarding inflation and interest rates.
“Right now we want to prioritize what is right for the country. Yes, we are investing for the long term. [NHS] Manpower planning.
When it comes to civil servant salaries. I’m going to do what I think is affordable, but I think it’s responsible.
“It won’t necessarily be popular in the short term, but it’s the right thing to do for this country.”
This comes after Treasury Secretary John Glenn suggested the government could reverse pay raise recommendations for public sector workers.
He said the Treasury Department “has not obtained the full report of the payroll agency” and that the government “may accept” its recommendations.
“Obviously, we also have to consider the impact on inflation. sophie ridge on sunday show.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has accused the government of “government on the wages of workers” and called the alleged scheme “extremely cynical”.
“This risks incurring lasting economic damage and will undoubtedly hurt staff recruitment and retention in critical public services,” said TUC general secretary Paul Nowak.
“Rather than blaming workers who can’t afford to leave food on the table or fill their cars with gas to get to work, ministers should focus on credible plans for sustainable growth and improved living standards. is.
Earlier this year, trade unions representing some NHS workers agreed to a 5% increase along with a lump sum, but this was rejected by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and a vote calling for further strike action resulted in: will be announced on week.
telegraph paper A salary review board has recommended a 6.5% pay hike for teachers this year, and a 6% hike for other workers, including junior doctors and police officers, reports said.