GMB's North West and Irish region has responded to the Chancellor's budget.
John Weir, GMB Media, Research & Political Officer, said:
"This budget brings a final end to the Conservative's austerity dogma that punished parents and drove child poverty through the roof.
“Working people deserve a fair deal; decent wages, secure jobs, and an end to policies that treat those on benefits as second-class citizens.
“This budget is a small step forward, but we need real investment in our regions.
"The Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund will hopefully go some way to achieving this in Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester at least.”
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