What this government really stands for
05.01.11 - Helen Symons
We are really starting to see the true-blue colours of this Tory-led coalition government.
Yesterday, I switched on the radio to hear George Osborne claiming that their VAT hike is “progressive”. This tax rise will hit low- and middle-income families hardest, and could cost thousands of jobs - it is anything but fair.
This is why we need to make sure Labour win the by-election in Oldham East and Saddleworth next week – you can help get the message out to voters in Oldham about how the Tory-led coalition’s cuts are hitting the most vulnerable the hardest.
Whether you have ten minutes or a couple of hours to spare, you can help by getting on the phone and making calls for Labour in Oldham:
http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/callforlabour
The VAT hike that started to bite yesterday is just the start – this government is determined to slash and burn, making ideologically-driven cuts that threaten jobs, homes and our public services.
The Tory defence of a tax hike that hits the poorest hardest shows just how preposterous it was for George Osborne to claim that “we’re all in this together”.
A week tomorrow, voters in Oldham will go to the polls to elect their new Member of Parliament. It’s going to be a close race, and you can help to make sure that people in Oldham know what the Coalition government really stands for – and just how true-blue their colours really are.
Making calls is really easy and you don't even need to leave the house. Call for Labour in Oldham now:
http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/callforlabour
Help spread the word about what this Tory-led government really stands for – and what their cuts and unfair tax hikes mean for ordinary working people.
Thank you,
Helen
PS. If you live near Oldham, you can go and help the campaign on the ground – even an hour of your time will help. The campaign centre is open from 8.30am until 7pm every day from now until the election. It is located at 11 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JS. If you want to call ahead or if you have any questions then please call 07872 417249.
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