Sunday, May 01, 2005
London and Labour - a good combination
On Friday morning I attended the London launch of the campaign (see photo gallery for picture of launch). With only 4 days to go now to the general election it is worth remembering how we have benefited as Londoners over the last 8 years.
Thanks to Labour, Londoners have a Mayor and Assembly that are working closely with the Labour Government to deliver record numbers of police, better transport services and affordable housing.
Along with Stephen Twigg, Keith Hill, Ken Livingstone and Margaret Hodge, amongst others, I was proud to draw attention to Labour's achievements in London.
Record numbers of police are helping to cut crime in London. Tory cuts would mean fewer police on the streets and Michael Howard cut police numbers in London by 1,132 when he was Home Secretary.
London’s economy is working - unemployment has fallen by 43% in London since 1997 and 138,600 people in London have found work through the New Deal. In stark contrast the Tories opposed the New Deal and the Minimum Wage.
London’s school standards are up and rising faster than anywhere else in the UK. Labour investment in more teachers is really making a difference with 825 more primary school teachers, 3,441 more secondary school teachers and 11,597 more teaching assistants in London since 1997.
Remember, here in Tooting, as well as across London, this election is a straight choice between Labour and the Tories.
Sadiq
Thanks to Labour, Londoners have a Mayor and Assembly that are working closely with the Labour Government to deliver record numbers of police, better transport services and affordable housing.
Along with Stephen Twigg, Keith Hill, Ken Livingstone and Margaret Hodge, amongst others, I was proud to draw attention to Labour's achievements in London.
Record numbers of police are helping to cut crime in London. Tory cuts would mean fewer police on the streets and Michael Howard cut police numbers in London by 1,132 when he was Home Secretary.
London’s economy is working - unemployment has fallen by 43% in London since 1997 and 138,600 people in London have found work through the New Deal. In stark contrast the Tories opposed the New Deal and the Minimum Wage.
London’s school standards are up and rising faster than anywhere else in the UK. Labour investment in more teachers is really making a difference with 825 more primary school teachers, 3,441 more secondary school teachers and 11,597 more teaching assistants in London since 1997.
Remember, here in Tooting, as well as across London, this election is a straight choice between Labour and the Tories.
Sadiq
