Weaker growth figures show why government must act in the Autumn Statement, says TUC

Commenting on official figures showing GDP growth slowing to 0.5 per cent from 0.7 per cent in the last quarter, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“We can’t yet say what impact Brexit will have on our economy, but these figures show there’s no room for complacency. British manufacturing is still struggling, and now faces real uncertainty following the vote to leave the EU.

“The government must use next month’s Autumn Statement to boost Britain’s jobs and wages. This means investing in infrastructure like roads, rail and homes, and raising the national minimum wage.”

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