Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhain McDonagh is challenging the government to make sure workers do not lose out with the introduction of the new National Living Wage.
The new Living Wage, which came into force on April 1, means that all workers over the age of 25 must be paid at least £7.20 an hour.
However, some bigger companies such as B&Q have been accused of reducing pay elsewhere in order to fund it.
Ms McDonagh, who has launched at Early Day Motion calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ensure that workers’ pay and jobs are protected, says she first became aware of the issue when a friend who works at B&Q realised they would be left £2,600 worse off a year after the Living Wage was implemented.
Wimbledon Guardian: MP campaigns to protect pay after National Living Wage changes
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