• Figures revealed by Labour show that as millions of workers take a much-needed Christmas break, their earnings in 2013 have fallen back – and that they have lost the equivalent of 16 days’ pay this year compared to the time David Cameron became Prime Minister.

• The most recent average weekly earnings, including bonuses, are £476. But because prices are rising faster than wages, average real wages are down £1,551 a year since the election.

• It takes the average worker 3.26 weeks – just over 16 working days, assuming a full-time five-day week – to earn £1,551.

• Labour will continue to highlight the cost of living crisis under David Cameron over Christmas and going into the New Year. Today Labour is releasing 12 graphics which show some of the ways in which families’ living standards are being squeezed with David Cameron as Prime Minister. Supporters will be asked to share the graphics on Facebook and to tweet them using the hashtag #CostofCameron.

Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Dugher MP, said:

“The cost of living crisis is very real for families this Christmas. Prices are soaring while wages are falling - a situation being met with inaction by an out-of-touch Government.

"These figures starkly show the scale of the task to raise living standards for hard-working families. Families are worse off under David Cameron and many will worry this winter that the basics are unaffordable and better times out of sight.

"The Government may be keen to change the conversation away from living costs but Labour will continue to campaign to highlight our measures to tackle the cost of living crisis and help families make ends meet.” Ends Editor’s notes: 1. The 12 Costs of Cameron graphics can be found here.

2. On Saturday 11 January Labour will be campaigning around the country on #CostofCameron day, highlighting Labour’s core economic messages in 106 key seats, with local visits and campaigning events by frontbenchers and candidates as well as media and online activity.