Urmston ward, Local Conservative election candidate - Ali Aydogdu has welcomed the increase to the National Living Wage for 320,000 people across the North West because the Conservative Government are sticking to the plan with the economy.
The Conservative Government is delivering on its commitment to end low hourly pay for full-time workers on the National Living Wage (NLW). From 1 April the NLW increased by 9.8 per cent to £11.44 an hour, meaning that 320,000 people across the North West will see their wages increase in next month’s pay packet.
This represents an increase of over £1,800 to the annual earnings of a full-time worker on the NLW and is expected to benefit around 2.7 million low paid workers.
Eligibility for the NLW has also been extended by reducing the age threshold to 21-year-olds for the first time and since 2010, the minimum wage rate has risen by £5.64. Young people and apprentices on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will also see a boost to their wages.
The boosted National Living Wage is just one of the measures that are supporting people on low pay. The Conservative Government has also cut National Insurance Contributions for 29 million people, a £900 annual tax cut for the average worker on £35,400.
Commenting, Ali Aydogdu said:
“With inflation halved, and falling, the Conservative Government is taking the long-term decisions to ensure hard work always pays more than being on benefits and people are rewarded for getting a job.
“That is why I am delighted that the Conservative Government has increased the National Living Wage from this month to £11.44 an hour, for 320,000 people across the North West.
“The boosted National Living Wage will continue to drive down low pay and ensure hard work always pays under the Conservatives, as we stick to the plan with the economy.”
