THE LEADER of Harlow Labour has asked residents to reflect on the last thirteen years of Conservative government.

Councillor Chris Vince said: “Voters are asking themselves: after 13 years of the Conservatives I feel better off? Are my public services better? Are our streets safer? And for most people, the answer is ‘no’. 

That’s why these elections are so important and every vote matters. We know what the hardworking people of this country are going through. We’ve endured 13 years of doing things one way, the Tory way. In contrast we have been setting out how the Labour way would build a better Britain. The Labour difference.

Labour’s plan is for a mission driven government that solves our country’s long-term problems, instead of sticking plaster politics. A Labour government that works hard for working people instead of the privileged few and these elections are the first step to getting a Labour government. Labour’s plan will make working people better off – it’s a fully costed plan that will cut crime, cut waiting lists, cut the cost of living. 

Harlow Labour recognise the importance of putting the people of our town first, that supporting residents through a cost-of-living crisis is more important than white elephant projects.  We also recognise the importance of a stable council administration, not one which is full of in-fighting, and stable council finances too.  Unlike the Conservatives, Harlow Labour have shown they can maintain a financially stable council even in the wake of over £60m cuts from a Conservative government.  

The Labour Party would freeze council tax, not just at a local level but at county hall too, but we’d do it by taxing those who can afford to pay a little more, rather than cutting services and council staff.  Harlow residents shouldn’t have to make the choice between higher council tax or depleated services. 

“Working people are paying the price for a Conservative government that crashed the economy and are blind to what they’ve done. How people vote in this election is an important step towards getting a Labour government that can change Britain for the better and give working people their future back. Thirteen years of Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives has left Britain worse off.

“A Vote for Labour is a vote to cut crime, to cut waiting lists and to cut the cost of living. Let’s build a better Britain, together”.