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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Rishi Sunak willing to ignore recommended public sector pay rises, says minister

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Rishi Sunak’s government is willing to block recommended public pay rises, Tory minister John Glen appeared to confirm in a move sparking outrage from union leaders.

Mr Sunak also gave a clear sign he is ready to defy the pay rises put forward by the review bodies, saying he was willing to make “difficult” and unpopular decisions on public sector wages.

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