Britain’s new Treasury chief said Sunday she will run the economy with “iron discipline,” but suggested she’ll give public sector workers an above-inflation pay raise to help end a wave of strikes and strife.{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky haze of Westminster, the new Treasury chief is pledging “iron discipline” while eyeing above-inflation pay raises for public workers, battling strikes that rattle the nation. The Labour Party, riding a wave of desperation, faces a volatile electorate craving relief.  </p><p>With inflation down and a looming cost-of-living crisis, the promise to stabilize the economy comes with tough choices—funding boosts or risking further unrest. Critics claim her discipline could lead to tax hikes, casting shadows over the shiny new government’s intentions. #economy</p>

Britain’s Treasury chief vows to run the economy with ‘iron discipline’ amid demands for pay raises

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