Downing Street today warned an across-the-board real pay rise for Brits would be “reckless” as Boris Johnson dug in his heels despite facing a “summer of discontent”.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman hit back as he indicated 5.5million public sector workers will see their pay rise by less than inflation.
Inflation hit 9.1% this morning in a new 40-year high - meaning nurses, teachers and other workers would need a 9.1% hike just to stand still.
