Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

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.