More affordable homes, an end to the 11 Plus exam and the return of A&E to Wycombe Hospital are among Labour’s promises to the electorate should they be voted into power this week.
In Wycombe Labour’s manifesto, parliamentary candidate, David Williams, highlights his group’s local pledges to constituents if Labour were to clench the Wycombe seat tomorrow.
What you can expect if you vote Labour:
1. Wycombe Hospital:
- Labour will fight for the return of A&E to Wycombe Hospital and end privatisation in the NHS in Wycombe.
- A Labour Government will repeal the Health and Social Care Act which requires NHS services to be put out to tender.
- When the contract for the Major Injuries and Illnesses Unit at Wycombe Hospital comes to an end this October, the service should be returned to the public sector and expanded to provide emergency care.
2. Education:
- Will campaign to end selection by 11 Plus in schools.
- Reduce class sizes and increase primary school places through local authority schools not unwanted free schools.
3. Housing:
- Build more homes, and particularly council houses and affordable homes, in the right place, to a good standard, and with the proper infrastructure of roads and schools and community facilities.
- The Labour Party will build 200,000 homes every year by 2020.
- Will have a proper debate about the need for a new junction for Wycombe from the M40.
4. Economy/Cost of Living:
- Will end the scandal of foodbanks in Wycombe by ensuring that everyone in Wycombe can get by without having to go to foodbanks.
- Will end zero-hours contract and increase the minimum wage to keep up with the cost of living.
5. Building Stronger Communities:
- Will invest in the town centre and bring fun, interest and excitement back to the town.
- Will ensure front line police numbers are maintained and tackle anti-social behaviour.
- Will celebrate diversity and strengthen the networks that support community relations.
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