The Labour party announces first steps for change

The Labour Party has today launched its first steps for change – Labour's doorstep offer to the British people.

Announced in Essex by Keir Starmer and his Shadow Cabinet, the party unveiled an evolution of the traditional pledge card and promised first steps towards the missions – “a down payment on change – on our determination to begin a decade of national renewal”. 

Labour's First Steps for Change:

1. Deliver economic stability with tough spending rules, so we can grow our economy and keep taxes, inflation and mortgages as low as possible.
2. Cut NHS waiting times with 40,000 more appointments each week, during evenings and weekends, paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance and non-dom loopholes.
3. Launch a new Border Security Command with hundreds of new specialist investigators and use counter-terror powers to smash the criminal boat gangs.
4. Set up Great British Energy a publicly-owned clean power company, to cut bills for good and boost energy security, paid for by a windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
5. Crack down on antisocial behaviour with more neighbourhood police paid for by ending wasteful contracts, tough new penalties for offenders, and a new network of youth hubs. 
6. Recruit 6,500 new teachers in key subjects to prepare children for life, work and the future, paid for by ending tax breaks for private schools.

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Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, said:

“It's great to be here in Purfleet. Three short weeks ago, the people of Thurrock put their trust in Labour. Families here in Essex are crying out for change.

“Our message today is that only Labour can offer that change. Right here we're announcing the first steps of a changed Labour Party. A party that has returned to its roots, ready to deliver a radical and responsible plan for Britain's future. Last year we laid out our five ambitious missions and we are publishing the first steps to deliver where the Tories' have failed. 

“Tangible, deliverable policies to begin that long journey to national renewal. And look, we are under no illusions about the scale of the climb ahead. We aren't promising the earth but we are promising what we are confident we can deliver on. And for each first step today, you'll hear from Labour's Shadow Cabinet about what we are promising and how we will pay for it.  

“So you can be in no doubt about your choice and hold us accountable for delivering. I know that after 14 years of chaos and decline, many of you will feel cynical. But remember that this Tory decline didn't come about by chance. It was a choice. A choice to protect those at the very top above all else. 

“My ask to you today is to leave that pessimism at home, and remember this is a country that once built Homes for Heroes from the rubble of war, that took the opportunity of a new millennium to introduce the Minimum Wage, that gave birth to industry and democracy, along with the trade union movement and a national health service.

“And in that same spirit, we are committed to mission-driven government. But that can only be delivered in lock-step with working people. Just like when Nye Bevan needed nurses and porters to build the NHS. And Barbara Castle secured equal pay with women unionising in the workplace. The next Labour government will rebuild Britain in lockstep with working people.

“So to the workers paying more tax while wages crumble, or families in mouldy temporary accommodation, I say we have your back. To pensioners waiting in agony for a scan, or kids taught in crumbling classrooms, we have your back. To shop owners struggling on the high street or businesses paying sky-high energy bills - me, Keir, and the rest of this changed Labour Party have your back. 

“The Tories abused your trust. But Labour will never take you for granted. And you know, it was a Labour government - a mission-driven government - that had my back and transformed my life, that gave me the foundation of a secure home and a decent wage when I had my child at 16 and took me from a council estate to parliamentary.

“So trust me when I say, Labour has a plan to get Britain back on its feet, to secure economic stability, so we can make work pay with a New Deal for Working People, so we can secure and affordable homes Britain needs. So we can hire brilliant teachers for the next generation. Now I'll hand over to the woman at the heart of Labour's mission for economic stability - a trailblazer for women in leadership everywhere - Rachel Reeves.”

1. Deliver economic stability with tough spending rules, so we can grow our economy and keep taxes, inflation and mortgages as low as possible.

Rachel Reeves MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, said:

“Thank you Angela. With Keir's leadership, we have changed the Labour Party so we might have the chance to change our country.

“A little over a year ago, we set out our central economic mission: to achieve the highest sustained growth in the G7, with good jobs and productivity in all parts of the country.

“That's not just about lines on a graph. It's about money in the pockets of working people, thriving high streets, and the revenues to rebuild our public services.

“I have huge ambition for Britain and I know you do too. I see potential wherever I go. But after 14 years of Conservative government, Britain is worse off. Growth – weak. Wages – flat. Taxes – up.  The cost of living – up. That is the price of Conservative chaos. Five Prime Ministers. Seven Chancellors. And the mini budget, which sent mortgage bills spiralling and put pensions in peril.

“Now Rishi Sunak is pushing ahead with another unfunded tax plan: a £46 billion commitment to scrap National Insurance altogether. A plan the Conservatives cannot explain how they will pay for.

“I will never play fast and loose with the public finances. Because I know that when you do so, you play fast and loose with family finances. That means that business uncertainty increases too. Before entering politics, I worked as an economist at the Bank of England. I know how much stability matters.

“So the first step in Labour's mission to restore growth is: to deliver economic stability with tough spending rules, so we can grow our economy and keep taxes, inflation and mortgages as low as possible. After the last 14 years, stability is change. The stability that lets families and businesses plan for the future and let's businesses plan ahead too. That will be the bedrock of everything we do.

“But that alone is not enough. We need investment, through a new partnership between government and business. And reform: reform of employment rights, with a New Deal for Working People. Reform of our politics, with new powers for elected mayors. And reform of our planning system, to get Britain building again. Bringing back stability, bringing back growth, it will require tough choices. It will take hard work. A decade of national renewal. Labour is ready. Ready to serve. Ready to lead. And ready to rebuild Britain.”

Rob Boughton, CEO of Thakeham Housing, said:

“I'm pleased to be here today to support the first step towards the growth mission. 

“Recently my company welcomed Rachel and Angela to one of the communities we built. I was struck by how they understand the housing crisis and are committed to tackle it as part of the country's economic growth. I support Rachel's ambition to grow the economy and I am pleased to see Labour has put so much weight on economic stability which is so crucial, so businesses can plan ahead. 

“They saw the new homes we are building and they also saw the facilities and infrastructure that needS to be put in place for people and communities to thrive. 

“I know they want to see more quality, affordable, sustainable homes across the country, Net Zero homes, fit for the future, being built today. 

“I welcome the target. I welcome the forward planning. House builders - and business more widely - will be able to plan for the future if there is an industrial strategy and clear, consistent direction. 

“A successful country needs a clear plan, which is why I am encouraged to see Labour's first steps being set out today. I support Rachel's ambition to grow the economy, and keep taxes and inflation as low as possible. Key to this is delivering new, sustainable homes paired with the infrastructure needed to allow those communities thrive.  

“I welcome Labour's plans to reform planning regulation to support homes and infrastructure fit for the needs of our growing population, at every stage of life – schools for our children, green spaces for families, local shops for our communities, and appropriate homes for those looking to downsize but remain at the heart of their communities. Stability, certainty, economic growth and housebuilding is a priority for Rachel, it's a priority for me, and a mission we share. Thank you very much.”  

Seb James, CEO of Boots, said:

“Boots has 2,000 stores and pharmacies right across the country, and just over 50,000 team members.

“Rachel has asked me to share some of the things I think that are incredibly important to a business like Boots - for me, first and foremost, it's stability. A stable economy provides the right platform for sustainable economic growth. And it's that real focus on economic growth that is going to be so important in the next few years. The second thing is government and business really listening to each other and working together to grow our economy. 

“We need an industrial strategy that helps us plan for the long term, helps us to anticipate changing landscapes, emerging sectors, new skills, new technologies.

“Another thing that I think is incredibly important is employment. Having a government that works with business to help get people up and down the country in some of the most deprived areas of our great nation, into work, and keep them in work. That ranges from having apprenticeship schemes properly helping business to re-skilling mature workers.

“Now I must mention something close to my heart, Keir came to one of our Boots stores earlier in the year and we talked about the importance of looking after our high streets.

“There is a Boots on almost every high street but high streets are not just a place that people come to shop, it's a place of work - in some small towns, the only place of work. It's a place to meet, to connect, to get health advice from your pharmacist, it's the heart of our towns, and a thriving high street helps to build communities. And I think that's going to be a really important gamechanger in the next few years. We need to invest in it, connect it to our digital worlds and look after it. 

“And finally, the cost of living - our customers are telling us that the pressures remain. We of course welcome these sensible fiscal measures to help put more money in people's pockets and grow the economy, and that's what I hope is going to happen.”

1. Cut NHS waiting times with 40,000 more appointments each week, during evenings and weekends, paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance and non-dom loopholes.

Wes Streeting MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, said:

“Everyone in this room will owe a debt of gratitude to the NHS for a moment in their lives, whether it's the birth of a child, or a parent who was cared for. As a cancer survivor, I owe the NHS my life, because it was there for me when I needed it. I was fortunate. But far too many people today are not so lucky. 

“The Conservatives have driven our NHS into the ground over the past 14 years. Waiting lists have trebled. In an emergency, there's no guarantee an ambulance or even an &E doctor will reach you in time. The basic promise - that the NHS will be there for us when we need it - has been broken.

“Some worry that the crisis in the NHS is terminal. Others - who never believed in it to start with – hope that's the case. Rishi Sunak has given up on the NHS, more interested in scapegoats than solutions. It's clear, the longer the Conservatives are in power, the longer patients wait. So, it will fall to the Labour Party, the party that created the NHS 75 years ago, to rescue and renew the service today.

“We know the NHS must be turned around, for the millions of people who depend on it. And we know the NHS can be turned around. Because we've done it before. The last Labour government inherited an NHS on its knees. From 1997 to 2010, we transformed the health service, delivering the shortest waits and the highest patient satisfaction in history. We did it before and we will do it again.   

“Today, we announce the first step a Labour government will take to get our NHS back on its feet. We will cut NHS waiting times with 40,000 each week, in evenings and weekends. Paid for by cracking down on tax dodgers and non-dom loopholes. Healthcare for the many, paid for by the few.

“Investing more in the NHS, and reforming the way the service works. The first step we will take to beating the Tory backlog and treating patients on time again. Patients like our next speaker, the most remarkable man I know, whose experience shows why patients across the country are crying out for change with Labour. Please give a warm welcome to Nathaniel Dye.”

Nathaniel Dye, cancer patient and music teacher, said:

“My name is Nathaniel Dye, and I am dying of cancer. At first, I was told I'd have a have a rough year with treatment and surgery, then be free to live my life. When scans eventually happened, further spread was discovered, and my prognosis worsened. It's all but certain that I'll be dead within three to four years.

“I was diagnosed 20 months ago, and the clock keeps on ticking. I try not to think about what might have been if all the tests, scans and appointments had happened more quickly. But I know I waited over 100 days for treatment when the government's target is 62, and there's a good chance that time spent on waiting lists has cut my life in half. Quite literally: I've just passed my 2,000^th week and most people will live beyond 4,000.

“There's a lot being said at the moment about sick notes. Let's put emotions aside for a second and talk purely in socioeconomic terms: if my cancer had been caught early, I'd be looking at another 30 years of economic productivity - instead, I'm staring down the barrel of early retirement and early death.

“I can't bring myself to be angry that it took so long to receive treatment - those working in the NHS are doing their utmost to keep their heads above water and provide the care that is keeping me alive that bit longer. How could I resent that? But it's clear even to me that they are struggling to maintain a system at breaking point.  

“When I received my terminal diagnosis, something deep inside me died that day. Hope. No - there isn't any hope for me beyond maybe enjoying another healthy summer or two. But that doesn't mean I've given up on hope entirely. My hope is for everyone else - that people can avoid ending up like me.

“How? I hope to see a Labour government elected, a Labour government that I know will cut waiting times by providing more scans and appointments more quickly. Wes Streeting has been through cancer treatment on the NHS - he knows what needs to be done.

“I trust Keir Starmer to effect the positive change that's so desperately needed. To act on the principle that we all deserve the best possible care from an NHS that is publicly funded, free at the point of use, and - most importantly - works in time to save lives. I live in hope.”

1. Launch a new Border Security Command with hundreds of new specialist investigators and use counter-terror powers to smash the criminal boat gangs.

Mike Tapp, Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for Dover and Deal, said:

“I come from a background of service. With the Army where I served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and at the National Crime Agency, and then the Ministry of Defence where I spent much of my time in counter terrorism, playing my part to help keep our country safe.

“The country needs a leader who understands results and how to deliver. That is what our leader Keir Starmer offers. Keir himself has experience of smashing terrorist cells as the nation's chief prosecutor. 

“Last week Keir and Yvette introduced serious policy with a new, elite, Border Security Command that will include the National Crime Agency, police, border force, and also the finest security services in the world, MI5.

“They will have new counter terror powers to better monitor, track and disrupt criminal gang's activity. We all want to see an end to dangerous small boat crossings that undermine our border security and put lives at risk. And this is the first step in Labour's plan.

“After 9/11 the similar office for security and counter terrorism, helped stop countless terrorist attacks in the UK. We will do the same with the new Border Security Command – giving us stronger borders under Labour. I'm delighted you will now hear from people who are backing Labour's plan.”

Neil Basu, a previous Counter Terrorism Police Officer, said:

“I'm Neil Basu and I led in Counter Terrorism Policing for over six years. Over the past six years I've watched events in the English Channel with a mixture of despair and fury, as tens of thousands of men, women, and children continue to make the perilous crossing from northern France. Like all organised criminals the gangs plying this trade are motivated only by money. They don't care when people die - like seven-year-old Sarah Alhashimi.

“More lives will be lost unless there's decisive action to dismantle the gangs and disrupt their evil operations. There's no evidence that the Rwanda scheme will stop the gangs and deter migrants from getting in their boats.

“I'm heartened to see Keir Starmer's plans for a new Border Security Command - a practical policy proposal to turbocharge the work of the multiple agencies dealing with this wicked issue. This policy gets serious about breaking the global business model of evil criminal gangs profiting from human misery.

“I don't underestimate the challenge of bringing those resources into alignment and increasing the number of investigators, but it's necessary and strong leadership can achieve it. This won't be easy work.

“During a long policing career tackling organised crime and terrorism, I learned how criminal gangs switched tactics, adapted their methods, and preyed on weaknesses to stay one step ahead. But with extra resources, a firmer grip from the centre and tougher powers, the new Border Security Command can make a huge difference.”

Cathy Haenline, Director of Organised Crime and Policing Studies at Rousey, the Royal United Services Institute, said:  

“Much of the work I lead focuses on serious and organised crime and the threats this poses to the UK, including to our border security. The organised crime threat to the UK is growing and a significant proportion of this threat is posed by criminals based overseas. The ability to navigate our borders is key to their operations. 

“There is much more we can do to tackle those working to move people and commodities in and out of the UK illegally. Our work indicates that the current response is too fragmented. Instead, we need a holistic, cross cutting, whole system response, one that's equal to the agility and innovation we see in criminal efforts to penetrate the border.  

“The right powers and stronger resourcing are needed under the leadership of a dedicated individual and informed by a much deeper, more detailed understanding of the nature of this fast-moving threat.” 

1. Set up Great British Energy a publicly-owned clean power company, to cut bills for good and boost energy security, paid for by a windfall tax on oil and gas giants.

Ed Miliband MP, Labour's Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, said:

“Every family and business in Britain is still paying the price of 14 years of Tory failure in rocketing energy bills.

“Whatever this government says, the cost of living crisis has not gone away. Britain has been harder hit than other countries because under the Tories, we are so dependent on fossil fuel markets controlled by dictators like Putin.

“When the Tories block clean energy, they are raising bills and making us less secure. The Conservatives left us exposed and, if they get back in, they would do so again - and once again it would be working families that pay the price.

“Labour says it is time for change in Britain. Our mission is simple: to make Britain energy independent with the biggest investment in homegrown clean energy in British history, as part of our plan for clean power by 2030. Because clean energy we control at home is cheaper than fossil fuels, and more secure because dictators can't control it.

“Our first step is to set up Great British Energy, a publicly-owned clean energy company, by and for our citizens. It will be funded by asking the big oil and gas companies to pay their fair share through a proper windfall tax so we can invest in the future of Britain.

“Great British Energy will reap the benefits of Britain's abundant natural resources, with clean power projects in communities across our country, to cut bills and create the next generation of good jobs, reindustrialising Britain.

“This is how we take back control of our destiny. This is how we cut bills for good and end the cost of living crisis. And this is how we meet our obligations to future generations. I am in politics because I know how much this fight matters and that we can win it.

“This is the most consequential energy and climate election in our history. The choice is clear: higher bills and energy insecurity with the Tories, or lower bills and energy independence with Labour.”

Transcript of the video following Ed Miliband's speech:

Charlie, small business owner: “We opened our cafe in June 2020, and at the time, our combined gas and electric bill was around £350 in the summer and around £500 in winter. This has now skyrocketed to £500 in summer and around £720 in the winter.”

Olwen, new mum: “'I've just had a baby, which is wonderful. But some of that has been really stressful because we were used to having two incomes, and so we're having to draw on our savings just to pay the bills, each month.”

Gary, pensioner: “I've lived here all my life in this house, and I have never struggled so much to keep this house warm. The energy prices go up that much it's ridiculous. I'm on my own. I've got my pension coming in and I just can't manage. I've just been heating in this one room. I've been sleeping in a recliner chair, I can't afford to heat anywhere else.” 

Olwen: “Fairly recently, I got a job that was a higher pay grade. Because of the cost of living it has made any difference. In fact, I'm actually worse off now than when I was being paid less. I feel like it's a shame, and I feel quite upset and angry that I'm not able to provide for my growing family.” 

Charlie: “Hospitality is a difficult sector at the best of times as we're at the mercy of many cost increases. But how can such a cost increase be shouldered by our customers who are also feeling the pinch? This is why I'm supporting Labour's pledge to switch on GB Energy for locally sourced, greener energy that will bring costs down. It will reduce our exposure to expensive energy purchased abroad, making us more energy independent.” 

Gary: “I'm supporting Labour because they'll give us cheaper energy, greener energy and better energy. And they'll look after the vulnerable, the elderly, and disabled people.”

1. Crack down on antisocial behaviour with more neighbourhood police paid for by ending wasteful contracts, tough new penalties for offenders, and a new network of youth hubs.

Yvette Cooper MP, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, said:

“No one comes and nothing is done. That's the refrain we hear far too often across country, talking to local residents about crime, policing and the criminal justice system.

“After 14 years of Conservative government, 90 per cent of crimes go unsolved. There are 10,000 fewer neighbourhood police and PCSOs on the beat, more criminals are let off, and more victims and communities are let down. Aerious violence such as knife crime has shot up. Community confidence in policing and the rule of law has plummeted. That is the abysmal Tory record on law and order.

“In the Labour Party, we know that security is the bedrock on which all other opportunities are built. That's why the first step in our crime mission is about making our communities feel safe and secure again – cracking down on the crimes which erode the very fabric of our society. 

“We'll start by putting 13,000 more neighbourhood officers and PCSOs back on the beat – right at the very heart of our communities. So someone comes and something is done. That is the security our communities need. And we'll pay for it by calling time on wasteful police contracts and bureaucracy. 

“We'll crack down on the antisocial behaviour blighting our town centres, with new Respect Orders, zero-tolerance zones, payback penalties, and action on shoplifting so communities can take back their streets from organised crime.

“We'll tackle the serious violence that leaves too many parents worried sick, and too many people concerned about walking home at night. We'll set up a new Young Futures programme - including 100 new youth hubs - new youth mentors to stop young people being drawn into crime and give young people their future back. And there will be stronger laws and action to tackle violence against women and girls – part of an unprecedented mission for every one of us - to halve serious violence within a decade.

“Everything starts with that first step – getting more police back on the beat and restoring local confidence. Because Labour will be a government of law and order, putting the safety of our communities at its heart.”

Transcript of the video following Yvette Cooper's speech:

Danny: “This is why I believe in Labour to crack down on antisocial behaviour by increasing neighbourhood policing. Hi, my name's Danny and I've had a problem with antisocial behaviour in my area for quite some time. During the middle of the night, I've had the exhaust stolen from my car. I've had a man come to the front of my door, wave a stick, and I presume they were trying to get hold of the signal to my keyless fobs so that they could gain entry to my car and take it away. I've seen a number of people sit in a car outside of my house, looking at my house and my neighbours around me, and also driving up and down the road quite slowly looking at the houses too. I've also seen cars go to the rear of my property and sit there for extended periods of time. I've called the police and they've just asked that I remain vigilant, and if anything serious was to happen, to call the emergency response team at 999. This has left me feeling really worried and anxious and as a result, I often don't sleep until the early hours of the morning, just to ensure the safety of my family and my house.” 

1. Recruit 6,500 new teachers in key subjects to prepare children for life, work and the future, paid for by ending tax breaks for private schools.

Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, said:

“Last but very much not least, I have the privilege of leading Labour's mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The mission that most clearly embodies the values that we all share.

“Because today, the belief that good governments don't just run the country well, but change it for the better – is definitively Labour.

“And after 14 years of Tory failure, nowhere is the contrast between our parties clearer, nor the need for change more stark, than in our schools. Under the Conservatives our young people, their futures: neglected.

“Parents see it. Employers see it. Above all, our children see it. Schools that are literally crumbling around the next generation. Where one in five children are regularly not in class. and where thousands of lessons every week are being taught by teachers not expert in that subject. Nothing matters more to driving up standards, to getting the best education for every child, than the quality of the teaching.

“Teaching is the core of education, and education, of opportunity. While teacher recruitment targets are missed year on year, vacancies reach record highs, and staff leave in their droves, our children's life chances suffer, and so does our country.

“It will be up to Labour to turn the tide, after the Conservatives have failed a generation. Because the future Labour wants to build, the future our young people will shape together, begins with qualified, supported, expert teachers in every classroom.

“That's why we'll recruit 6,5000 more teachers in key subjects to set our children up to succeed. Qualified, because our children deserve to be taught by people trained for the job. In every classroom, because all our children deserve what has been the privilege of too few. We'll pay for it by ending the tax breaks for private schools, and we'll invest that money in a better start for all our young people.

“Great teachers transformed my life – and as Education Secretary in the next Labour government - I will be determined to bring that change for all our children. I'm delighted to introduce Tito, who's going to talk about the difference teachers made to her life – the difference Labour wants to make to every life.”

Tito Molukwu, student, said:

“My name is Tito and I am currently studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science. I am passionate about education, learning and every child being able to achieve their dreams. One day I want to be a part of a Labour government that provides opportunities for all regardless of their class, race, or gender.  

“Teachers are the backbone of our society. I will always remember my form tutor and English teacher back in year 10 at Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School in Barnet, Miss Kennydwyer. Miss Kennydwyer gave each and every student her complete attention, treating each student as uniquely gifted and worthy of achieving their dreams. She would start form time by asking each of us to think of something we were looking forward to throughout the term.  

“In the face of impending GCSEs and the highs and lows of being a teenage girl, we were able to start each day believing that our school experience was to be a positive one. Miss Kennydwyer asked each of us to share our career dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed from astronauts to prime ministers, she told us that each of us could do it. She ended each form time by playing a song which has stuck with me until this day called ‘Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre. My favourite verse reads: ‘Brothers and sisters, when they insist we're just not good enough, well we know better, just look him in his eyes and say, we're gonna do it anyway'.

“Teachers like Ms Kenyydwyer are children's first step on the ladder of inspiration and aspiration. The Labour Party's policy to recruit 6,500 new teachers in key subjects means that more children will be able to feel as empowered as I was in their classrooms. All parents will be able to breathe a sigh of relief knowing our party is embarking on preparing children for life, work and the future through education and equal opportunities.

“I would not be here if it was not for those year ten form times and even as I stand here in the midst of an incredibly challenging Master's degree exam season, each day I draw on the words of Miss Kennydwyer for motivation. I am hopeful that the Labour Party will transform our nations' schools so that all children will have access to opportunities and feel empowered to take hold of them.”

Haruna Hamza, Security Manager from Thurrock, said:

“My name is Haruna Hamza and I am a security manager in London. I live here in Thurrock, just five minutes away from here and I love living here. My wife works as a teacher in a local school and my two children go to school minutes away from my house. 

“Over the last ten years I have noticed things are getting worse – GP appointments harder to get, community services disappearing, less police presence. At the same time the cost of living is going up, energy bills sky rocketing. To book a dentist appointment for my daughter was a nightmare. I am fed up and other people in Thurrock are fed up – that's why we voted Labour at the local elections and turned the council, Labour.

“I have always voted Conservative previously, but I won't be doing that again. They have let the country down, badly. I am excited to vote Labour at the General Election, the Labour Party gives me hope.

“Keir Starmer is a good man, he is honest, and he is a man of action. He will lead a government that will deliver for ordinary people across this country. That is why I will be voting Labour.”