Government “on the right track” to repair and rebuild Britain

• Much-needed cash injection in public services and infrastructure after years of Tory austerity
• TUC says government should listen to public and be prepared to tax wealth more to help fund public services

Commenting on today’s (Wednesday) Spending Review, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:

“After over a decade of Conservative chaos, rebuilding and repairing Britain was never going to be easy – but this Government is on the right track.

“The much-needed cash injection into the NHS and schools will be vital to help fix our public services after years of Conservative austerity, and an important boost for the workforce.

"Funding for key infrastructure like Sizewell C, transport and decent homes is how you secure good jobs and deliver industrial revival up and down the country.

“But after more than a decade of Tory neglect, investment in all public services will need to be sustained in the years ahead to deliver national renewal.

“And ministers must rethink welfare cuts which will hit many disabled workers and make it harder for them to access work.”

On taxing wealth, Paul added:

“The task of repairing Britain will need years of sustained investment. The government has done the right thing by closing the tax loopholes for private schools and non-doms.

“Looking forward, ministers must build on this and ensure those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share – it's what the public wants and will raise vital funds to rebuild our country.”