The National Minimum Wage is going up again.  The rate is rising to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, £4.77 for 18-21 year olds and £3.53 for those aged 16 and 17.

Welcoming the news Andrew Gwynne MP said:

"I became an MP to fight for the rights of working people in the Denton and Reddish Constituency.  The minimum wage is one of Labour's proudest achievements in Government.  

And when families are struggling with rising fuel, energy and food prices it is more important than ever to have a rising National Minimum Wage. To me it's pretty simple, if you believe in fairness, you should support the National Minimum Wage.  When it came in ten years ago people like David Cameron strongly opposed it.”

Andrew Gwynne MP also sent out a warning to rogue employers that they will be punished for not paying the National Minimum Wage.

Andrew Gwynne MP said:
 
"With the National Minimum Wage there is no excuse not to pay up. If you think a rogue employer is not paying up then get in touch with me on 0161 320 1504 or call the national minimum wage helpline on 0845 6000 678.

I will also vote for Labour's Employment Bill which will be going through Parliament. It will mean we can take even tougher action on rogue employers with serious cases going to a Crown Court. 

So the message is simple: Con workers in Denton and Reddish and you will face tough action. There are no excuses not to pay the National Minimum Wage."