Key workers have not had decent pay rises during years of huge inflation levels of as much as 10% the past four years (2020-2023).

Statements that they are higher than current levels of inflation of 2% are simply attempts by the mainstream media to mislead readers. Readers should complain….and switch to more reliable media.

The media are attempting to portray the announcements on government sector pay rises of 5% as reckless….but such increases will still leave public servants out of pocket.

See the misleading portrayal in the Telegraph Tuesday.

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