Government has done to nothing to support manufacturing or
construction
25 January 2012
Unite, Britain's biggest union has slammed the government for
its failure to support manufacturing and construction as Britain
slides towards recession.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the
economy shrank by more than expected, a contraction of 0.2%
between October and December.
Unite's general secretary, Len McCluskey said:
“Osborne can’t blame the global economy, he just needs to look in
the mirror to see who is responsible. The country faces the worst
recession since the 1930s, but this government has done to nothing
to support manufacturing or construction.
“Building 100,000 extra affordable homes would create up to
750,000 new jobs and generate extra demand in the economy. Instead
this government is slashing the public sector.
“Last year, Germany ordered hundreds of high speed trains which
would be built in Germany. Instead our government awarded a massive
train contract to Germany at the expense of Bombardier, the UK's
last train manufacturer.
"No wonder our growth figures are in freefall when this
government slashes spending while doing nothing to support growth
and jobs."
ENDS
Contact: Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315
