It's Time for Action in Tottenham says William MacDougall 13/10/04

Conservatives unveil keynote policies in the 'timetable for action'

William MacDougall, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Tottenham, welcomed and endorsed the series of policies unveiled this week at the Conservative's annual Party Conference. A "timetable for action" draws together pledges unveiled over the week, outlining concrete action in the key policy areas of health, education, crime, Europe, immigration and tax. One million leaflets summarising the Conservative agenda will be sent out to voters over the coming days, including local residents in Tottenham.

MacDougall explained,

"Tony Blair has lost the trust of the British people, raised taxes, and yet failed to improve our public services. It is time for a government which is honest and a government that residents across Tottenham can trust. We need to hand power back from politicians to people - to doctors, nurses, teachers, parents and families. Conservatives are now ready to deliver - we will ensure less talk, and more action."

The policies cover the major issues in the forthcoming campaign for the general election, expected next spring. The pledges include:

  a.. Action on schools: Within the first day of a Conservative Government,
we will set out plans to give head teachers the power to expel disruptive
pupils. This will help restore discipline.

  a.. Action on Europe: Within the first day, we will set a date for the
referendum on the European Constitution. This will give people the
opportunity to say "no" to Europe having more control of our lives.

  a.. Action on crime: Within the first week, we will announce the end of
Labour's early release scheme which lets criminals out of prison early. This
will cut crime.

  a.. Action on immigration: Within the first month, we will introduce
legislation to give priority to people who want to come here to work hard
and make a positive contribution, like they do in Australia. This will help
bring immigration under control.

  a.. Action on tax: Within the first month, our Budget will cut wasteful
government spending. This will give taxpayers value for money and stop
Labour's third term tax rises.

  a.. Action on hospitals: Within the first month, we will introduce
legislation to give patients the Right to Choose cleaner, better hospitals.
This will raise standards in the NHS.

"I believe what local people want are school discipline, more police, cleaner hospitals. lower taxes, controlled immigration, and most importantly, accountability by the politicians they elect. These are some of
the key issues that will dominate the forthcoming general election campaign in Tottenham."

ENDS.