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TUC – Labour has a serious economic plan to deliver for all

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Responding to Rachel Reeves’ speech to Labour Party Conference, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 

"Working people need an economy that delivers for all – not just a wealthy few. 

"But the Tories have failed them. They have presided over the longest pay squeeze in modern history, anaemic growth and an explosion in insecure work. 

"Labour's plan for decent work and increased investment will rebuild our infrastructure hand in hand with unions and employers, and deliver the economic growth and boost to living standards this country has been crying out for. 

"It will lower bills, secure our path to net zero and protect and create good jobs by delivering a publicly owned energy company. 
 

"And it will start to make our tax system fairer by imposing windfall taxes on energy companies and making tech giants pay their share. 
 

"Together with the New Deal for Working People, Labour has a serious plan to deliver an economy that works for working people. 

“It’s time for a reset. After years of Tory economic decline, we urgently need political change." 

Editors note

- About the TUC: The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together the 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. 

Contacts: 

TUC press office  
media@tuc.org.uk   
020 7467 1248  

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