GMB Responds to 'Serious Budget'

GMB Union has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget, delivered today.

GMB Union has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget, delivered today [Wednesday].

Gary Smith, GMB General Secretary, said:

"After 14 years of chaos and failure, it's great to see a serious budget that focuses on the big issues facing our country.

"Much needed money for schools, including SEND, hospitals and a hefty wage rise for millions of low paid workers is something to be celebrated.

"And, there is good news on investment in hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. But, the government must get moving on other key infrastructure projects too – starting with a new nuclear power station at Sizewell.”