The Scottish National Party have said that they will freeze the Council Tax across Scotland again this year to protect the income of Scottish families during these difficult financial times.
This is something that I welcome. At the moment the council tax is unfair as it is never mind putting it up which would hit the poorest in our society. It is clear that this decision has been made to make sure that families with low incomes do not suffer a tax hike in these difficult times, something that Labour do not support. Labour have said that they would like to raise the council tax across Scotland which would plunge families into serious financial difficulties. Until we have a fair Local Income tax which is based on the ability to pay, the council tax hurts the poor even when frozen. The freeze is a temporary measure that the SNP have implemented since 2007 to help everyone in Scotland.
The SNP have also said that Scotland will have free prescriptions by April 2011, another measure that will help everyone in Scotland during these difficult times. Labour never made any effort to abolish the charges in Scotland but did so in Wales. It is clear that only the SNP will stand up for the people of Scotland in these difficult times. The SNP believe that those with the broadest shoulders should bare the biggest burden during these times where things are becoming more expensive and people having to tighten their belts. These policies will help people keep that little bit extra money for everyday living. Labour on the other hand would like the poorest to pay for their mismanagement of the economy. The Tories seem to enjoy cutting public services in England with the Lib-Dems propping them up, including privatisation of NHS services, which Labour started before they left office. The SNP will stop the privatisation of the NHS at the border.
Even in these difficult times, and with limited powers in the Scottish Parliament, the SNP is making a real difference for the people of Scotland. Just imagine what they could do with more powers for the Scottish Parliament and the powers that come with independence. We, together, can make Scotland better. Be Part of Better. www.bepartofbetter.net
Posted by Austin Sheridan.
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