LABOUR’S Chris Vince has welcomed the Chancellor’s conference speech, setting out the difference a Labour Government is already making, and will continue to deliver, for working families, communities, and young people.

After the Chancellor’s speech, Chris Vince commented

“Labour is rebuilding a renewed economy for a renewed Britain. This means stability, growth and, above all, opportunity – for Harlow and for the whole country.”

The Chancellor announced bold steps to ensure every young person has a fair shot in life:

A guaranteed paid job for every young person out of work or education for 18 months, ending the scourge of long-term youth unemployment.

A new Youth Experience Scheme, giving young people the chance to travel, work and learn in the EU, opening doors that were slammed shut.

A pledge to deliver a library in every primary school in England, ensuring every child has the best start in life.

As a former teacher, Chris welcomed the library announcement:

“Every child deserves the joy of reading and the ladder of opportunity that learning brings. For me, this is personal. I’ve seen first-hand how access to books transforms young lives. That’s why Labour’s commitment to a library in every primary school matters so much, because it means every child in Harlow can dream bigger, aim higher, and achieve more.

The Prime Minister has been clear there should be no ceiling on a young person’s ambition – and I want every child in Harlow to recognise that.”

Chris Vince also contrasted Labour’s vision for strong, thriving communities with the divisive agenda of Reform:

“Labour values, and indeed I value, the strength of our communities – the families who put down roots, work hard, and contribute to our shared future. Reform’s proposal to rip away indefinite leave to remain undermines this, treating neighbours, workers and taxpayers as if they don’t belong. That’s not who we are. Harlow knows the value of community – we believe in building up, not tearing down.”

“We’ve seen that strength of community over the last few weeks with the response to the tragic arson attack at the Harlow Bandstand – our community coming together at its worst moments to show it at its best”

Finally, Chris highlighted Labour’s determination to invest in Britain’s future: backing British manufacturing, prioritising jobs and apprenticeships, and cracking down on Covid fraudsters to get money back into public services.

“We have already seen this Labour governments investment in our town, from the £20m pride in place fund to the announcement about a new hospital and the UK Health Security campus. The message from Labour Conference is clear: we will not leave another generation behind. A Labour Government is already delivering stability, fairness, and opportunity. We are renewing Britain, and renewing Harlow.”