(6 years, 4 months ago)
Commons ChamberWe have heard encouraging news today about wages, but what more can Ministers do to help my constituents with the cost of living?
There are a number of challenges that need to be overcome for the poorest. We have increased the national living wage by 4.4%—to £7.83 an hour—and also the allowance that applies before people pay tax. We have made other changes, such as freezing fuel duty, to ensure we are doing all that we can for the hardest-working people in our communities.