Rising inflation and lack of energy strategy means 'crushing' cost of living crisis

Posted by GMB Admin
Wednesday 17 November 2021
GMB Trade Union - Rising inflation and lack of energy strategy means 'crushing' cost of living crisis

GMB Union says a lack of energy and industrial strategy has contributed to rocketing inflation and a ‘crushing’ cost of living crisis.

Andy Prendergast, GMB National Secretary, said: 

“Rocketing fuel prices and stagnant wages have left people with a crushing cost of living crisis. 

“Today’s rampant inflation figures have only been made worse by the lack of a proper energy and industrial strategy from this Government. 

“Inaction and a lack of gas storage has left the UK hostage to a global fuel crisis, left millions of households in fuel poverty and our national security under threat.

“Ministers must secure our energy future - committing to new nuclear to hit net zero - and address the wage crisis to tackle the cost of living and recruitment crises.”

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