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Lib Dem Priorities Best For Bedford & Kempston
April 17, 2005 9:21 AM
Parliamentary Candidate Michael Headley has launched his campaign on the priorities set out in the Lib Dem Manifesto unveiled this week.
Michael Headley said "I want the best for Bedford & Kempston and I passionately believe that the priorities we are putting forward will bring a positive future for all generations in our constituency. Our manifesto is based upon dignity for older people, real opportunity for our children and a fair deal for families".
Liberal Democrat priorities for the next parliament will be:
Ending unfairness in the NHS. That will mean free eye and dental checks and lower prescription charges, and an end to the hidden NHS waiting lists - with faster diagnosis so that, if you are ill, treatment can start quickly.
Free personal care for the elderly - help with things like washing and feeding for people with long-term illnesses.
Lower class sizes - with 21,000 new primary school teachers to give our children the best start in life.
An end to student tuition fees - because access to education should be based on the ability to learn - not on the ability to pay.
More police out on the beat - cutting crime and the fear of crime. 10,000 extra police backed up by 20,000 community support officers. Part of a strong package on law and order which is tough, focused and smart.
An end to the unfair Council Tax - because the amount you pay should be based on the amount you can afford.
Better pensions - £100 on the basic state pension for the over 75s, who are the poorest and most vulnerable of our pensioners. A Citizen's Pension for the over 75s will, for the first time, give women a full basic pension by right, addressing a scandal which has been ignored far too long.
ENDS
Printed, Published & Promoted by Christine McHugh on behalf Michael Headley (Liberal Democrat) all at 37 Kathie Rd, Bedford.
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