Category: public services

A Labour government can’t come soon enough, says UNISON

Commenting on Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:

“This was a speech from the Prime Minister in waiting.

“Keir set out how he will lead a government that protects the economy and living standards, and gives people hope of a better life.

“A government that will work for a fairer, greener future, where people can live in affordable homes, feed their families and pay their energy bills.

“Labour in power would understand that well-funded public services, with properly paid staff, help grow the economy and are the bedrock of a decent society.

“It was an inspiring speech. Keir’s vision is a world away from that of the Tories, who only care about the very rich and are gambling with the country’s future.

“An election cannot come soon enough so working people can elect a government that’s truly on their side.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk

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Genuine living wage and public service investment show why Labour should be in government

Commenting on the speech from shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:

“This shows the difference a Labour government would make to working people and public services. A windfall tax so our children’s children aren’t still paying off the cost of our energy support in years to come and sustained investment in rundown public services.

“Rachel Reeves is a future chancellor who understands that public services are both the bedrock of a decent society and help fuel the economy.

“Committing to a genuine living wage that keeps up with costs and a huge investment in the NHS will be music to the ears of struggling low-paid workers and exhausted health employees alike.

“The need for a proper plan to increase the number of key workers in health and care is something the current government seems unable to grasp. Labour gets it, and the need for a green future that’s made in Britain. A Labour government in Westminster can’t come soon enough.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

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