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Union Leader Pushes Labour for Wealth Taxes and Rights Bill

9/5/2025

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Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary, urges Labour to implement stronger tax policies to enhance public services and counter populism.
He advocates for wealth taxes and calls for the government to show real improvements in living standards.
Nowak supports the Employment Rights Bill, proposing limits on employer contact outside work hours.
He notes public backing for wealth taxes, despite some economists' opposition.

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Story summary

Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary, urges Labour to implement stronger tax policies to enhance public services and counter populism.
He advocates for wealth taxes and calls for the government to show real improvements in living standards.
Nowak supports the Employment Rights Bill, proposing limits on employer contact outside work hours.
He notes public backing for wealth taxes, despite some economists' opposition.