What Labour is doing for York
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Labour is building greater prosperity and security for York. Labour's policies are building a stable economy and making work pay. We have created an economy better prepared for the challenge...
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With Labour, all pensioners are pounds better off every week. Labour has lifted two million pensioners out of low income. Since 1997 the government has introduced: The £200 Winter Fuel Allowances...
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More help for children and families. Child Benefit will rise over the next three years to £20 a week compared to only £11.40 per week in 1997. Under plans announced by Gordon Brown in ...
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Year on year, sustained investment in the NHS. Labour believes in a high-quality, modern, patient-centred NHS. The NHS is treating more people faster and better than ever before. The gov...
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Biggest ever real terms increase in funding for schools under Labour. Funding per pupil in York has increased by £1,040 since 1997. School standards are rising in City of York. Labour's policies,...
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Protecting the environment
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We can no longer ignore the effects of human activity on the world we live in. Our environment is our most precious asset. To be reckless with it is to be reckless with our own future. Climat...
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Since 1997 the Labour Government has laid the foundations for a modern transport system, which the UK economy and society need. Through investment and reform, the government has enabled more people ...
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Through changes to legislation and culture we have engendered a more tolerant society through civil rights for same-sex couples or more women in public life. Every aspect of society from busi...
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Since coming to power in 1997 Labour's achievements for animals include: Banning hunting with dogs Securing an end to cosmetic testing on animals Banning fur farming Introducing the Animal Welfa...
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