Speeches

Angela Rayner – 2021 Comments on Sick Pay

The comments made by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 16 December 2021.

Labour has said throughout the pandemic that we need to support people who want to do the right thing.

Inadequate sick pay is wrong, but it is also a public health risk.

The Conservatives failure to sort this has put people’s lives at risk.

The Chancellor needs to leave Hollywood and come back to the reality facing UK business and families.