Thanks to Labour, and no thanks to Labour
If Labour lose this week and we have a new Government (however that is comprised) I would like to thank Labour for the following
Introduced the National Minimum Wage and raised it to £5.35
Written off up to 100 per cent of debt owed by poorest countries
Devolved power to the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly
The repealing of section 28, possibly the most odious legislation ever
Created Sure Start to help children from low income households
Negotiated the historic Good Friday Agreement (with Clinton) in Northern Ireland
Increase in statutory holidays for workers
The introduction of civil partnerships
Banned fox hunting
Free entry to national museums and galleries
And i will forever jeer them for
the Digital bill
The War in Iraq
This ridiculous and constant attempt to bring in ID cards
the continuation of Thatcherite policies to put almost everything up for sale, we have less restriction on foreign ownership than most Western countries
the erosion of many human rights issues including those of photographers, among others
the War in Iraq (yes i know it's in twice)
i have probably forgotten many things, and for that i apologise.