Tameside MEP Chris Davies writes in his blog today about the plan to reduce Britain’s deficit:
“Most people know that the country is in a very bad situation. But I don’t think many of them realise just how bad things are, or how much worse they could get if the Government gets the strategy wrong.
To understand you have to go back to 1997.”
“Under Labour, social mobility stalled, youth unemployment rose and educational inequality increased. As Liam Byrne said, they left us with no money and a toxic debt to clear.”
Tim Farron
“Ed Miliband is showing utter contempt for the intelligence of the British people. The Labour Party’s gift to the next generation was an economic crisis and massive debt.
“It is depressing that someone who was at the heart of the Labour Government and was a key part of the legacy they left, is now denying any responsibility. His selective amnesia and attempts to blame others for his party’s failings are shameful.
“Under Labour, social mobility stalled, youth unemployment rose and educational inequality increased. As Liam Byrne said, they left us with no money and a toxic debt to clear.
“By cutting the deficit and re-balancing the economy, this Government will put Britain back on its feet.”