Opinion: Coronavirus has forced the government to finally acknowledge the real wealth creators

Just months ago, the government described these workers as 'low skilled', now they're the ones keeping our country going

In recognition of their critical role, the government has pledged more benefits. All key workers will be “prioritised for education provision”, we were told on Thursday; and on Friday, the Chancellor aligned the government’s fiscal policy with other Western nations by unveiling a wage retention scheme where the government would pay 80% of the wages of those unable to work due to the pandemic.

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