Jan 11, 2010
Gareth Epps puts fairness at the heart of Reading East’s Liberal Democrat campaign
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.
Prospective MP for Reading East, Cllr Gareth Epps has today set out his campaign priorities: fair taxes; a fair start for every child; fair, clean and local politics and a fair, green economy with jobs that last.
Gareth said:
“People in Reading East have been let down by politicians. There is frustration and anger about the airbrushing, the broken promises and the spin. I am going into the election with a clear direction and a manifesto that is short, direct and to the point.
“We will introduce fairer taxes by closing loopholes for the richest, introducing a tax on mansions and tax cuts of £700 for everyone else.
“For those with children at school, we can promise investment to help reduce class sizes, improve discipline and develop one-to-one tuition. This will benefit those from the poorest backgrounds the most, ending the disgraceful failure of Labour in Reading to give every child an equal chance in life.
“We would also give you the right to sack your MP. The Liberal Democrats are the only party committed to real change of our political system; it’s time we flushed out big money and corrupt donors and reduced the number of MPs by 150.
“And we will rebuild the economy in a way that promotes green technology and creates lasting jobs. We will put an end to casino banking, bring back competition and support local entrepreneurs in every part of Britain to make sure businesses in Reading East can find the money they need to grow.
“The coming months are a crucial time for politics. I will be using them to focus on these four priorities and delivering real change for people in Reading, Caversham, Woodley and Earley.”
In his recent speech (11-Jan), Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg said:
“David Cameron and Gordon Brown are playing the politics of the airbrush and the focus group.
“One doesn’t know what he believes. The other doesn’t know what to do with the power he clings to so desperately.
“I believe the country wants something different. The Liberal Democrats are different. We offer credibility where it’s needed. And hope for our common future.”
