Liz Truss revealed her intentions last night to cut pay for millions of public sector workers outside the south east, angering teachers and nurses across the country.
The initiative, which is expected to save around £11bn, was presented as part of the Tory leadership candidate's overall plan to wage a "war on Whitehall waste" which would also see civil service holiday entitlements cut.
However, she admitted that national pay settlements would have to be replaced with regional awards for all public sector workers as a result.
She also said she hopes to scrap roles focused on diversity and inclusion as well as end paid time off for union officials so they can carry out their work.
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