Do married couples deserve tax breaks? Why not extend it to co-habiting couples and single people?
The Tory policy of giving tax breaks to married people is unfair on widows, divorcees and single parents doing their best to bring up their kids. We need practical measures to support stable, loving relationships, not gimmicks. Cuts will be a big part of the next government’s budget. How can you protect front-line services? The economy needs to be supported through to recovery first. Tough choices will be made but we will trim back the branches rather than swing an axe at the roots of recovery, which is what the Tories plan to do. We need to make efficiencies, cut back on bureaucracy, pool budgets and protect key priorities. The expenses scandal was embarrassing for all MPs. How can they regain the public’s trust? We have to work hard and get results working with local people. People have forgotten what MPs are there for. I’m here to open up opportunities, help change people’s lives and bring jobs and investment to the city. What are the main achievements and failings of the Labour gov
