Rishi Sunak hints he could overrule public sector pay rises for doctor, nurses and teachers

The Prime Minister has hinted he is prepared to overrule public sector pay review bodies in a bid to prevent pay rises from stoking inflation eleanormia reports

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with a nurse in thoracic unit during a visit to St George’s hospital in London. The Prime Minister has hinted he is prepared to overrule public sector pay review bodies in a bid to prevent pay rises from stoking inflation.

“Now, I want to prioritise the things that are right for the country. So, yes, we’re investing in the long-term [NHS] workforce plan. He said the Treasury “haven’t had all the pay review body reports” and that government “may accept” their recommendations. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “It risks permanent economic harm – and will undoubtedly damage recruitment and retention of staff in our vital public services.

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