Autumn Statement : Osborne warns unions to call off mass strikes

Jenna Towler
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The Chancellor has used his Autumn Statement to urge unions to call off the mass walk-out set for tomorrow.

George Osborne said the current deal on offer to public sector workers is fair to both them and taxpayers. He told MPs: "The reforms are based on recommendations from John Hutton, a former Labou...

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