Sunak tells unions to halt strikes after offering public sector pay rises

The Prime Minister addresses the responsibility to be fair to both public sector workers and taxpayers. Independent pay review bodies, called for by unions, have recommended significant pay rises for public sector workers. The government accepts these recommendations but will not fund them through borrowing or tax increases. The decision is final, with no further negotiations, aiming to end strikes and provide a fair deal for workers and taxpayers.

What is the Prime Minister's stance on funding the pay rises?

What does the settlement reached today aim to achieve?