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07/04/2005
Labour the party of economic stability, says Blair
The Labour Party has begun electioneering in earnest, placing the economy at the heart of its campaign.
Prime Minister Tony Blair said the country faced a fundamental choice “about what kind of country we are, what kind of people we are, what kind of future we see for ourselves."
He added: “Politics is about the lives, living standards and opportunities of the people who elect their Government. How you manage the economy, the decisions you make about spending priorities, these are the decisions that really matter, that can really make a difference in people’s lives."
He said that the Conservatives, traditionally regarded as the party of economic stability, had "made barely a mention of the economy. Their strategy is to avoid debate and discussion on it, avoid the difficult questions that expose the incoherence of their policies. They are committed to tax cuts, spending cuts and massive spending increases – all at the same time, often with the same money.
“If people want a secure economic future, they should support the Labour Party that has shown it can build that economic stability, or the Conservative Party that is a byword for boom and bust."
Chancellor Gordon Brown, praised for personally bringing economic stability, said: “The first and foremost economic responsibility of government is to work with the British people to ensure economic stability.
“And so at this election with Britain facing huge global challenges, the economic decision facing the country is which party can maintain stability, extend prosperity and deliver for hard working families?"
He said the Conservatives had "a past record of being wrong on every major economic decision of the last eight years, and a record of economic failure, of 15 per cent interest rates, negative equity and unemployment."
He added: "They have learned nothing from their mistakes. They are putting before the public a plan for 35 billion pounds of spending cuts that, by undermining investment in transport, education and our infrastructure, would damage our economy.
“So at this election stability, prosperity and interest rates are on the ballot paper.”
(GB/SP)
Prime Minister Tony Blair said the country faced a fundamental choice “about what kind of country we are, what kind of people we are, what kind of future we see for ourselves."
He added: “Politics is about the lives, living standards and opportunities of the people who elect their Government. How you manage the economy, the decisions you make about spending priorities, these are the decisions that really matter, that can really make a difference in people’s lives."
He said that the Conservatives, traditionally regarded as the party of economic stability, had "made barely a mention of the economy. Their strategy is to avoid debate and discussion on it, avoid the difficult questions that expose the incoherence of their policies. They are committed to tax cuts, spending cuts and massive spending increases – all at the same time, often with the same money.
“If people want a secure economic future, they should support the Labour Party that has shown it can build that economic stability, or the Conservative Party that is a byword for boom and bust."
Chancellor Gordon Brown, praised for personally bringing economic stability, said: “The first and foremost economic responsibility of government is to work with the British people to ensure economic stability.
“And so at this election with Britain facing huge global challenges, the economic decision facing the country is which party can maintain stability, extend prosperity and deliver for hard working families?"
He said the Conservatives had "a past record of being wrong on every major economic decision of the last eight years, and a record of economic failure, of 15 per cent interest rates, negative equity and unemployment."
He added: "They have learned nothing from their mistakes. They are putting before the public a plan for 35 billion pounds of spending cuts that, by undermining investment in transport, education and our infrastructure, would damage our economy.
“So at this election stability, prosperity and interest rates are on the ballot paper.”
(GB/SP)
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23 November 2004
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Anti-crime and terror measures, ID cards and education provision are at the heart of the government's legislative schedule for the coming parliamentary session. At the state opening of Parliament today, the Queen delivered her speech setting out the broad areas at which this sessions 32 Bills will be aimed.
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New Single Planning Policy For Economic Growth
A new planning policy setting out a comprehensive approach for planning for sustainable economic growth in all parts of the country has been published for consultation by Housing and Planning Minister Margaret Beckett today.
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17 November 2008
'Wellbeing Power': Forgotten Tool In Tough Economic Times
Councils have not used a legal power that could help their area ride out tough economic times, the Government warned today. Local Government Minister John Healey, in a letter to council chiefs, urged them to consider using this "wellbeing power" to support their communities during the current economic climate.
'Wellbeing Power': Forgotten Tool In Tough Economic Times
Councils have not used a legal power that could help their area ride out tough economic times, the Government warned today. Local Government Minister John Healey, in a letter to council chiefs, urged them to consider using this "wellbeing power" to support their communities during the current economic climate.
15 January 2004
British troops take lead in training Nato allies
Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram was in Slovakia today for the launch of a UK-led training initiative promoting conflict prevention and long-term stability throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
British troops take lead in training Nato allies
Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram was in Slovakia today for the launch of a UK-led training initiative promoting conflict prevention and long-term stability throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
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