Labour

One Nation Labour: a clear choice for the local elections tomorrow – Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, speaking during the final day of the local election campaign from the East Midlands, said:

"Over the past three weeks, I have travelled across our country having hundreds of conversations with the people of Britain.

"In market squares and town centres, train stations and suburban streets, you have told me how times are hard for you and your families.

"Harder than people can ever remember.

"But you have a clear choice in the local elections tomorrow.

"The choice is between a One Nation Labour party that knows we rebuild Britain by standing up for the many.

"And a Conservative-led Government that only stands up for the few.

"By electing Labour councillors, people will be electing representatives who stand up for them not just a few people at the top.

"I am absolutely certain we can overcome our country’s problems.

"We will overcome these huge challenges facing us in the future through the strength of the British people working together.

"Using all our talents.

"By helping working people have more of the confidence and security they need to plan for their future, by reintroducing a 10p starting rate of tax paid for by a mansion tax on homes above £2 million.

"By working to improve the living standards of working people, by taking on the energy company rip offs and capping fares that put the price of the daily commute out of reach.

"By giving local communities the power to shape their own high streets, so they can prevent them being dominated by payday lenders.

"And most of all by remembering how we will succeed as a nation.

"With a different vision of Britain.

"A Britain that comes together, that works together, as one nation, not two.

"That’s the choice in this local election campaign.

"That's why we ask people to vote Labour this Thursday."