Here are what Labour plans to do to help you decide whether Labour is right for you.
I will start to list their plans as they come out and add to them as they are announced.
Once the manifesto is published I will outline it in full for your perusal.
We will start with Brexit - just to get it out if the way.
Brexit
Negotiate a new deal within 3 months. (remember Labour has been talking to Brussels for 3 years)
People’s vote by May/June.
This vote will be legally binding. No ifs or buts.
Health
The NHS will never be up for sale
Universal Free prescriptions Not so expensive as it sounds. Remember approximately 90% of prescriptions are free at the point of use.
Social Welfare
free personal care for the elderly a very popular move. Funding will be announced next week.
Education.
end of university tuition fees - another popular move, that will please my grandson. He has opted to live at home and commute in order to keep his debt to a minimum. At the moment he will leave with at least £40K debt.
Tax
super rich avoiders/evaders will be targeted to ensure that they pay their fair share just as everyone else does
Consideration is being given to a financial transaction tax
Shorting, by hedge fund managers has meant that they are betting against our country and making millions - disaster capitalism. Labour proposes that these transactions should have a tax attached to them.
Employment
zero hours contracts many employers are getting vastly wealthy at their workers expense who are being exploited and effectively being paid less than the legal minimum wage level. Labour therefore proposes-
guaranteed minimum number of hours of work a week this will allow zero hours contract workers a semblance of normality and stability, and give them the chance to plan their lives.
minimum wage £10
Environment and Global Warming
Children are now growing up in our cities with reduced lung capacity due to the pollution emanating from various sources.
green new deal Labour proposes to set a target of net zero carbon by the 2030’s
Following the earthquakes
Labour will * immediately ban fracking*
Housing
Landlords are going to be encouraged to ensure there is more affordable housing. Councils and town planners are to be given more enforceable powers.
Slum landlords will be banned.
