Olivia Seccombe welcomes Budget as another step on the road to prosperity in West Bromwich East
Olivia Seccombe, Conservative Parliamentary candidate in West Bromwich East has welcomed today’s Budget as another step on the road to prosperity for her area. The Conservatives have a plan that is working, and a Budget that works for you. It shows:
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A growing economy - with Britain growing faster than any other major advanced economy.
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Record numbers of jobs – with 1.9 million more people now have the security of work.
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Rising living standards – with families an average of £900 better off in 2015 than in 2010.
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The deficit down by more than a half as a share of the economy.
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Our national debt starting to fall as a share of the economy - so we fix the roof while the sun is shining.
The Budget reflects the choice between the chaos of Labour, or the long term economic plan that is working. It shows how a future Conservative Government would secure a better future for you, your family and Britain by:
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Choosing stability – committing to run a budget surplus and keep our debt share falling.
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Choosing jobs - backing business and skills so we can achieve full employment, and supporting pubs and brewers by cutting tax on beer, cider, and whisky.
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Choosing the whole nation – investing for a truly national recovery that is felt in all parts of the country and backing economic plans in every region.
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Choosing responsibility – helping savers with the Personal Savings Allowance, abolishing tax on savings for 17 million people, and giving savers more opportunities with Flexible ISAs - so we build the economy on savings, not debt.
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Choosing aspiration – with a new Help to Buy ISA for first time buyers. If you save up to £12,000 towards a deposit, the government will contribute up to £3,000 – helping more people realise the dream of owning their own home.
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Choosing families – cutting income tax for 27 million people and continuing the fuel duty freeze so families can be more financially secure.
Olivia Seccombe commented:
“The Budget delivered today by the Chancellor shows that Sandwell, like the rest of the country, is starting to benefit from the economic decisions taken by this Government. In Prime Minister’s Questions, James Morris, the Conservative MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis asked the Prime Minister to comment on the manufacturing industry in the West Midlands. Mr Cameron confirmed that the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership has seen the highest GVA growth in the country over the last two years. That has meant more jobs. Our claimant count in West Bromwich East is now down 38% since February 2010. That means 1,454 people fewer people are relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance.
“The Budget also showed Conservative determination to continue with our plan to grow the economy in our region. As well as supporting savers and businesses, the Chancellor announced a study on regeneration in the Midlands. The Government will commission a study into the challenges faced by some of the largest housing estates in the Midlands to see how we can open up regeneration opportunities.
“The local economy is improving for people in West Bromwich East. We now face a critical choice: return to the chaos of the past or stick with a plan that is working and choose a more prosperous future for ourselves and our families.”