My Vision
I believe in a fair deal for all, fair rules applied to all, and fair chances provided for all. No-one should be left out, no-one should be left behind.
I am running for office because I believe the Labour philosophy, it's values and policies offer the best answers and make Labour the best equipped party to deal with the global economic downturn in a fair way.
Fair rules with tough measures to punish and prevent crime; with neighbourhood policing a reality in our local communities; the new points based system for immigration and new tougher, but fairer rules for citizenship; and welfare reform so that those who can work, do work.
Fair chances by investing in education and skills for all our people; help older people; and new support for parents to help ease the pressures of bringing up children.
And a fair say for all with a new approach to public services to give parents, patients and the public greater control over the services they use; a new wave of NHS reform to make the National Health Service a personal health service; and accelerated schools reform.
I am running because I am committed to fairness and progressive values.