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Paul Nowak
ExecutiveLeft
General secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), advocating for workers' rights.
Notable Quotes
"This will make a real difference to working people's living standards."View Story →
"the above-inflation increase would 'make a real difference to the lowest-paid'."View Story →
"Today is a landmark day for workers."View Story →
"I think it will appeal to the prime minister. These are policies that make a difference in the real world and people can see a value in them."View Story →
"We need to drive down inflation – those energy bills are fuelling inflation."View Story →
"With respect, I think he is wrong. I'm interested in a growing economy but a growing economy that works for everybody."View Story →
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