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Old 22nd Nov 2019, 07:44
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Asturias56
 
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The Manifesto says 5% for public sector workers - doesn't say if the armed forces are included but does say the pay cap will be lifted.

"Our most valuable assets are the dedicated people who work in our public services, but under this government their pay has been cut in real terms. Labour will restore public sector pay to at least pre-financial crisis levels (in real terms), by delivering year-on-year above-inflation pay rises, starting with a 5% increase, to reward and retain the people who do so much for us all"

"Armed forces and their families have been forced to live in sub-standard accommodation.• Failing outsourced contracts have not been terminated.Our Armed Forces personnel received below-inflation pay rises for seven years"

"Labour’s commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence will guarantee that our armed forces are versatile and capable of fulfilling the full range of roles and obligations. We will scrap the public sector pay cap, which resulted in a real-terms pay cut for our armed forces, ensure decent housing for forces members and their families, and guarantee better access for all forces children to good quality local schools. We will consult on creating a representative body for the armed forces, akin to the Police Federation. Labour will improve opportunities for veterans through access to lifelong learning and training, housing and mental and physical health services, and will seek greater consistency in the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant by public authorities"
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