Residents from Salford have giving their take on the Autumn statement after the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed new measures such as a national insurance cut and increasing the state pension.
Shelia, a Salford pensioner who is self employed expressed how she felt that despite inflation going down this was not her and many others real-life experience as prices in the shops remain very high.
However, Shelia did say she was happy with the decision to increase the amount she will get from the state pension saying she will benefit from £18 extra per week as a result of this policy.
Sheila added: “I will get £18 extra per week which is nearly an extra £80 so it really makes a difference.”
Tom, also a Salford pensioner had mixed thoughts on the statement. Tom admitted he was happy with the rise in the state pension but concerned about the price of energy and fuel. He added: “Energy prices are going up in January by 5 percent so its all swings and roundabouts really.”
Salford resident Karen expressed some dissatisfaction with the lack of action on energy bills as she feels they are far to high compared to pre-pandemic levels and people will continue to struggle to heat their homes if the government does not act.
Ms Horton a nurse from Walkden was very angry with the government when asked about the Autumn statement.
Ms Horton said she felt 9.8 per cent rise in the minimum wage for people aged 21 and over was not enough. Ms Horton added: “A pound in any shape or form won’t make any difference” and “you must be joking, with the prices in the shops.”
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