I was pleased to read today that Smiths fan David Cameron has finally managed to thwart the Salford Labour Party spoilsports and have his picture taken outside Salford Lads’ Club.
Perhaps now Hazel Blears can spend less time on pointless, pathetic vendettas against opposition politicians and actually concentrate on making things better for local residents and communities in her Salford constituency.
I’m not holding my breath though.
On 1st April, thanks to the Labour Government of which Salford MP Hazel is an integral part, thousands of hard-working but lower-income families across the City will pay significantly more income tax due to the abolition of the 10% rate of tax.
This follows on from the huge double-whammy of the withdrawal of Salford’s LABGI grant (earmarked to pay for the Philharmonic orchestra) and the worst formula grant settlement for Salford City Council in decades, both decisions the responsibility of the Department of Communities and Local Government (Secretary of State, one Hazel Blears MP - clearly no relation!).
This itself follows on from the decision made by the Labour Government to close the excellent maternity and neo-natal services at Salford Royal (Hope) Hospital, and the decisions made by Salford City Council’s Labour administration to close good schools which give excellent service to their local communities.
Locally and nationally, the Labour Party have let Salford down. It’s time for a change!
Couldn’t have put it better myself; well said Mr. Lindley!
Nice picture of David! I have cut it out of The Times to frame it!
Many thanks for showcasing a much loved Salford landmark,
L Dave