
How the Tories created a worker shortage in the UK
Austerity, low wages, and degradation of healthcare and public services are to blame

Austerity, low wages, and degradation of healthcare and public services are to blame

Inequitable distribution of income has severe consequences.

The revelations will undermine the Tory government’s claim that tax cuts are the way to turn around the economy,

‘Political parties incessantly talk about low economic growth but none are willing to address the major issues’

‘This is something never seen before in modern British history.’

Sunak has made growing the economy one of his fives pledges to voters before an expected general election next year.

“We’re committed to take action to grow the economy”
“It’s shrinking”

“Picture a country going backwards, where workers haven’t had a decent pay rise in 15 years, public services are on the verge of collapse, and the gap between rich and poor grows year on year”

Here are three facts which show just how bad the Tories have been for the economy, resulting in hardship for households across the country.

“The UK has now seen 15 years of relative decline, with productivity growth at half the rate seen across other advanced economies.”