On 1 April 2024, the national minimum wage turned 25, celebrated with warm congratulations by many of those involved in its creation and implementation. On all sides, the minimum wage has been pronounced a policy success. Labour (which introduced it) was reduced to arguing with the Conservatives (who substantially raised it) over who should get the credit for this marvellous measure. But people on low incomes have at least two reasons not to join in the cheering.
One Cheer for the Minimum Wage
One Cheer for the Minimum Wage
One Cheer for the Minimum Wage
On 1 April 2024, the national minimum wage turned 25, celebrated with warm congratulations by many of those involved in its creation and implementation. On all sides, the minimum wage has been pronounced a policy success. Labour (which introduced it) was reduced to arguing with the Conservatives (who substantially raised it) over who should get the credit for this marvellous measure. But people on low incomes have at least two reasons not to join in the cheering.