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Political leaders on campaign trail in Crewe
POLITICAL leaders are set to drop into Crewe this afternoon to boost their groups' campaign for the area's by-election.
Tory leader David Cameron is planning a 'walkabout' in Victoria Street, while justice minister Jack Straw will add his support to the Labour cause.
Also arriving from London will be Liberal Democrat deputy leader Vince Cable.
They by-lection for the Crewe and Nantwich seat, left vacant following the death of Gwyneth Dunwoody, will take place on May 22.
2:20pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: ALEXANDER SUPPORTER, cheshire on 9:09pm Tue 6 May 08
I notice that David Cameron has slammed Brown for the 10p tax rate. Strange since [bold]Cameron failed to vote against[/bold] the change whilst the Lib Dem's [bold]Nick Clegg did vote against[/bold] . Actions speak louder than words!
I notice that David Cameron has slammed Brown for the 10p tax rate. Strange since
Cameron failed to vote against the change whilst the Lib Dem's
Nick Clegg did vote against . Actions speak louder than words!
Posted by: John Pickworth, Northwest on 4:06am Wed 7 May 08
Dear Supporter,
Actions do indeed speak louder than words; which is why the 'leader' of the Conservatives visted Crewe on the first day of the by-election campaign but Brown and Clegg merely sent stand-ins instead.
As for the 'vote', one presumes you are referring to the Goldsworthy/Cable/Fi
eld clause to the 2007 Finance Bill? This would have forced the Government to provide an assessment of the impact upon low-earners and then arrange [bold]transitional relief[/bold] if there were any adverse effects.
Its very important people realise that ultimately, those losing out would still have been hit in their pockets eventually - even 'if' the Liberal's 'delaying' clause had been successfully adopted. The Conservatives quite rightly recognised the empty gesture for what it was and absented themselves from the vote, neither voting for or against the measure.
Look, only the Government of the day has the power to do something about the 10p tax fiasco. It's simply unrealistic that a minority Liberal party can force a change but David Cameron's Conservatives can; by helping to amplify the British public's displeasure over the treatment metered out to those least able to afford to pay more tax.
Now that's the sort of action we need right now... not the hollow words from the also rans.
Dear Supporter,
Actions do indeed speak louder than words; which is why the 'leader' of the Conservatives visted Crewe on the first day of the by-election campaign but Brown and Clegg merely sent stand-ins instead.
As for the 'vote', one presumes you are referring to the Goldsworthy/Cable/Fi
eld clause to the 2007 Finance Bill? This would have forced the Government to provide an assessment of the impact upon low-earners and then arrange
transitional relief if there were any adverse effects.
Its very important people realise that ultimately, those losing out would still have been hit in their pockets eventually - even 'if' the Liberal's 'delaying' clause had been successfully adopted. The Conservatives quite rightly recognised the empty gesture for what it was and absented themselves from the vote, neither voting for or against the measure.
Look, only the Government of the day has the power to do something about the 10p tax fiasco. It's simply unrealistic that a minority Liberal party can force a change but David Cameron's Conservatives can; by helping to amplify the British public's displeasure over the treatment metered out to those least able to afford to pay more tax.
Now that's the sort of action we need right now... not the hollow words from the also rans.
Posted by: Prudence Fiscal on 11:18am Wed 7 May 08
Presumably, Gordon stayed away to boost his part's chances
Presumably, Gordon stayed away to boost his part's chances
Posted by: ALEXANDER SUPPORTER, cheshire on 12:59pm Wed 7 May 08
John
No it wasn't the amendment that you are refering to but the substantive clause concerning the specific abolition of the 10% rate. A number of Tories did vote against this clause and the abolition of the 10p rate.
John
No it wasn't the amendment that you are refering to but the substantive clause concerning the specific abolition of the 10% rate. A number of Tories did vote against this clause and the abolition of the 10p rate.
Posted by: ALEXANDER SUPPORTER, cheshire on 1:06pm Wed 7 May 08
John
In terms of the also rans as you describe them, the fact that the Lib Dems sent Vince Cable - by common consent by far the most able economics spokesman in the House - was totally appropriate given that one of the major issues at the centre of the campaign is taxation policy!
John
In terms of the also rans as you describe them, the fact that the Lib Dems sent Vince Cable - by common consent by far the most able economics spokesman in the House - was totally appropriate given that one of the major issues at the centre of the campaign is taxation policy!
Posted by: John Pickworth, Northwest on 8:32pm Wed 7 May 08
Dear Supporter,
I stand corrected on the ammendment. Clearly though, given the Government's majority its nigh on impossible to get these changes through, especially so on a Finance Bill.
Of course, the blame for this mess shouldn't lay with the opposition parties frustrated efforts to ammend but with the Labour Government (and their MPs) that introduced (and supported) the legislation in the first place. Also, as I pointed out in my first reply, only the Government of the day has the power to rewrite the bill.
And yes, Vince Cable's presence in Crewe was welcome but as you highlighted Nick Clegg in your original message it seemed fair to point out his obvious absence at such an important by-election.
Dear Supporter,
I stand corrected on the ammendment. Clearly though, given the Government's majority its nigh on impossible to get these changes through, especially so on a Finance Bill.
Of course, the blame for this mess shouldn't lay with the opposition parties frustrated efforts to ammend but with the Labour Government (and their MPs) that introduced (and supported) the legislation in the first place. Also, as I pointed out in my first reply, only the Government of the day has the power to rewrite the bill.
And yes, Vince Cable's presence in Crewe was welcome but as you highlighted Nick Clegg in your original message it seemed fair to point out his obvious absence at such an important by-election.
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