TUC: As economy strengthens, Chancellor must ensure working people share in gains of growth

Commenting on ONS figures released today showing GDP growing by 0.1% in August, and by 0.7% in the three months to August, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 

"It’s great to see the economy continue to strengthen. 

"But despite growth returning, working people up and down the country are still under the cosh with energy bills rising as a result of Trumps's illegal war - and banks are enjoying bonanza profits. 

"This needs to change. The Chancellor needs to deliver a Budget that ensures the gains of growth are shared. 

"That means cutting households’ energy bills by taxing banks’ enormous profits, and putting more money in workers’ pockets - so Britain can get back to spending on the high street.”

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Notes to editors:

- About the TUC: The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together the 5.3 million working people who make up our 47 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living.