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The Conservative manifesto doesn’t deliver for working families - here's why
There’s no plan to get wages rising for everyone, no ban on zero-hours contracts, and no end to austerity in our public services
Kate Bell - 24 Nov 2019
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10 ways that show the economy isn’t working for working people
After nearly a decade of austerity, our economy isn’t working for working people. It’s clear that the outgoing government has not stood up for working people and their families.
Nikki Pound - 22 Nov 2019
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The next PM needs to get pay rising for everyone, not just those at the top
People are still earning less in real terms today than before the crash. In this election, we should use our votes to make sure politicians change that.
Paul Sellers - 17 Nov 2019
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