I have heard plenty of criticisms of the previous Labour government, but one policy I have never hear criticised is that of the national minimum wage. This now appears to be under attack by Nick Clegg and David Cameron's coalition government. I am not aware of any statements by Sarah Teather defending the minimum wage.
I do remember meeting someone in Kilburn in the late 90s who seemed skeptical, but his argument was more: it will never happen. It now has happened thanks to a Labour government elected in 1997. It is in danger of being taken away by a Conservative government, for whom Nick Clegg and Sarah Teather are cheerleaders.
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