UK Greens push for £15 per hour minimum wage, accuse Labour of dilution
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 09:53 UTC
- Sources: BBC Politics
In a policy launch, the Green Party pledged to raise the UK minimum wage to £15 an hour for all workers, claiming the Labour government has watered down its original commitments on workers’ rights. The party’s campaign material highlighted rising living costs and called for stronger legislation to protect low‑paid employees. (Source: BBC Politics)
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