Most think regional pay plan ‘unfair’

Most members of the public believe government plans to introduce regional pay rates for public sector workers are unfair, according to a new study.

A survey of more than 1,000 adults for the TUC found 56 per cent opposed to the move, with just 28 per cent describing it as fair. There were majorities against regional pay in every part of the UK, as well as among Liberal Democrat voters.

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “The Government wants to play divide and rule between public and private sectors, but a big majority say regional pay freezes are unfair.

“Liberal Democrat MPs in particular should take note. Current voters split two to one and nearly two-thirds of people who voted Lib Dem in the last election think moves to local or regional pay are unfair.”