Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary says: “The arrogance of the Conservatives, who think they can change leaders and policies without going to the country is beyond belief. We need a general election and a Labour Government that will deliver sound economics and a new deal for workers.

“Workers need a government that will make a positive difference to their lives, as they desperately struggle to make ends meet in the midst of a cost of living crisis caused by the Conservatives after twelve years in government.

“Keir Starmer today showed in his address to the Trades Union Congress that he is a Prime Minister in waiting and will deliver for workers with a commitment to grow the economy and raise living standards for everyone, not just a privileged few. Only a Labour Government can put Britain back on track.”
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Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fifth biggest trade union with around 360,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades.
 
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