Lib Dems Commit to a £780 for public sector workers

Liberal Democrats have announced they would end years of pay restraint for nurses, teachers and police by lifting the 1% cap on public sector pay and up-rating wages in line with inflation. The plans would lead to an estimated pay rise of £780 for the average public sector worker by 2021.

In contrast, the Conservative's public sector pay cap combined with rising inflation since the Brexit vote will mean that by 2021 a new nurse will be £530 a year worse off, a primary school teacher £550 and an army sergeant £830.

Tom Holder, Liberal Democrat PPC for Castle Point, said:

"Schools and hospitals are struggling to recruit teachers. As the cost of living rises, it is imperative that wages for key public sector workers can rise with it. We will put money back in the pockets of those people who keep our public services running"