We were delighted to welcome Harriet Harman to Basildon today to speak to residents about the cost of living crisis and the effect that government cuts are having on local communities.
Harriet met with Chelsea Press and Billie McManus from the constituency who spoke about their local community and how hard life is becoming under this out of touch Tory led government. Food bills, utilities, transport costs and rents are all going up faster than wages leaving people worse off.
The message delivered loud and clear by Chelsea and Billie was that families and neighbours help each other a great deal and that without this type of support many people would not be able to work and provide for their families. Tory and Lib Dem tales of shirkers and people living off benefits are far from the reality. In South Basildon and East Thurrock you'll find people are keen to work hard and provide for their children.
The government "bedroom tax" and huge cuts to local grants have left local people in trouble and local councils floundering. In Basildon the Tory run council regularly gets its priorities all wrong meaning the most vulnerable suffering more while those at the top get tax cuts of thousands of pounds.
As Labour's parliamentary candidate I am campaigning for a level playing field so that all members of society are treated fairly and have the best opportunities in life. A Labour government in 2015 will make sure that the real issues are addressed and people are respected whatever their personal situation. It was great to be joined today by Labour County Councillors Melissa McGeorge and Keith Bobbin. My personal thanks goes out to the residents who made today such an informative and successful event. It is much appreciated.
The message delivered loud and clear by Chelsea and Billie was that families and neighbours help each other a great deal and that without this type of support many people would not be able to work and provide for their families. Tory and Lib Dem tales of shirkers and people living off benefits are far from the reality. In South Basildon and East Thurrock you'll find people are keen to work hard and provide for their children.
As Labour's parliamentary candidate I am campaigning for a level playing field so that all members of society are treated fairly and have the best opportunities in life. A Labour government in 2015 will make sure that the real issues are addressed and people are respected whatever their personal situation. It was great to be joined today by Labour County Councillors Melissa McGeorge and Keith Bobbin. My personal thanks goes out to the residents who made today such an informative and successful event. It is much appreciated.
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