Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell has written to the Chancellor to demand a meaningful pay rise for public sector workers.

Alan said “I am very disappointed that there was no reference to public sector pay in the Autumn Budget and that there was no new money announced to give public sector workers the pay rise they deserve.

The large number of letters and emails I have received on this issue highlights the strength of public opinion and I’m happy to be supporting Unison’s ‘Pay Up Now’ campaign. 

I have written to the Chancellor to take immediate action and award public sector workers – many of whom have borne the brunt of austerity – the pay rise they deserve.”