Tag Archive for 'fairness'

Fairness and change at heart of Hilary Myers’ policies for Calder Valley

Published on April 15, 2010 in News. 0 Comments Tags: , .

A leading local Liberal Democrat who is hoping to become the next MP for Calder Valley has told voters that if elected, she will put fairness and change at the heart of her policies.

Speaking at the meeting that launched her campaign, Hilary Myers said, “For decades our country has been run by Labour and the Conservatives. Look at the mess they have made.

“Both the old parties were responsible for where the country is now, with banks holding the rest of the economy to ransom, two and a half million out of work and billions wasted on an illegal war in Iraq. We have a tax system that means those on low and middle incomes pay a higher share of their income in tax than the super-rich.

“We have a rotten system of government built up by Labour and Conservatives. It needs to be swept away. If elected as the new MP for Calder Valley my aim will be to bring in the change our area and our country so desperately needs.

“And I will fight for a fair deal for ordinary people who have paid the price for the boom and bust of the Labour and Conservative years.

“That’s why I am pleased that the Liberal Democrats under Nick Clegg and Vince Cable have put fairness and change at the heart of the party’s manifesto.

“As MP for our area, I will fight hard to ensure the tax system is reformed so that people on low and middle incomes get a fair deal. We will make sure no one pays tax on their first £10,000 of income. And we will pay for it by closing the tax loopholes used by the super rich, who did so well out of the booms and busts of the Labour and Conservative years.

“And I will also be battling to sweep away the old way of government that Labour and Conservatives have enjoyed for decades. We will bring in fair votes, replace the House of Lords with a new body elected by the people and we will ensure people have far more say over what happens in their own communities.

“Labour have lost support in Calder Valley – they don’t have a single Council seat. It doesn’t have to be the Tories’ turn. People need an MP they can trust.”

Hilary Myers puts fairness at the heart of her Liberal Democrat campaign

Published on January 11, 2010 in News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.

PPC for Calder Valley, Hilary Myers, has today set out her campaign priorities: fair taxes; a fair start for every child; fair, clean and local politics and a fair, green economy with jobs that last.

Hilary said, “People in Calder Valley have been let down by their politicians and are rightly frustrated. 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.

“If your child is at school in Calder Valley, we can promise investment to help reduce class sizes, improve discipline and develop one-to-one tuition.

“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, flushing out big money and corrupt donors and reducing the number of MPs by 150.

“And we will rebuild the economy in every part of Britain 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 to make sure Calder Valley businesses can find the money they need to grow.

“The coming months are a crucial time for politics and I will be using them to focus on these four priorities and delivering real change for Calder Valley.”

In his speech this morning (MON), 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.”