Reform attacks on council worker pensions 'cruel nonsense'

GMB has responded to attacks on workers' pensions in Reform-led councils.

Rachel Harrison, GMB National Secretary, said:

"This announcement is cruel, performative nonsense that won't work and won't ever happen. Why would Reform target poorly paid workers like this?

"Council staff have suffered more than a decade of savage pay cuts - slashing their pensions is the worst form of bullying.

"But it's a timely warning; the first thing Reform do when they get any power is attack the low-paid workers that keep our country moving.

"GMB will do everything in its power to protect members' rights."