Lib Dems would end public sector pay cuts if put back in government

Lib Dems are accused of electoral desperation after announcing plans to increase salaries by at least inflation after five years of pay restraints

The Liberal Democrats would end public sector pay cuts if they were returned to government, guaranteeing that salaries rise by at least inflation, Nick Clegg has announced.

Public sector workers deserve to see the "light at the end of the tunnel" after five years of pay restraints, the deputy prime minister said, adding that they should feel the benefits of the economic recovery.

Workers across he public sector have made enough sacrifices

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