Mike Hall MP

Labour Party | Weaver Vale

National Minimum Wage to rise again

Mike hall Mp was pleased when the Prime Minister announced that the minimum wage will rise to £5.73 this October. This means that there has been a 60% rise on the original minimum wage since 1999.

Mike Hall MP said:-

“I remember some people said the minimum wage would cost the country 2 million jobs. The reality is as we know totally different.

“Nearly one million low paid employees, two thirds of them women, will benefit from the increase.

“The Government has also boosted funding for enforcement of the NMW and are planning tough new penalties for rogue employers who underpay staff as part of the Employment Bill, now before Parliament.   As your MP I'll be supporting this Bill and will vote for it.

“I'm proud that, while the Tories opposed the minimum wage and still criticise it, our Labour Government is taking steps to strengthen it – ensuring that employees know their rights and employers know their responsibilities.

“I am proud that our country under a Labour Government has a rising minimum wage and has created 3 million jobs.”

What are the rises in the National Minimum Wage?

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the adult National Minimum Wage rate will rise from £5.52 to £5.73.

The rate for 18-21 year olds will also increase from £4.60 to £4.77, while the 16-17 year old rate will rise from £3.40 to £3.53.