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Gordon Brown: You have to grow not cut your way out of a recession

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Britain cannot cut its way out of this downturn – we have to invest our way out. Over the last few months, Labour has taken action to protect savings, make more lending available to people in businesses, save and protect jobs and invest for the future. 
 
  This sits in stark ...

Real help for families in Glasgow – higher pensions, higher tax credits and tax cuts

Monday, April 13th, 2009

These are tough times right across the world including here in Glasgow. The Labour Government is committed to preventing a repeat of the mistakes of previous recessions where families and communities were left to cope on their own. Scottish Labour stands for fairness - and when times are tougher, Labour believes ...

Labour offers real help for families in Glasgow North

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

At this time of economic uncertainty, families can be certain of one thing. Gordon Brown and the Labour Government will provide real help for families in tough times. Our priority must be to help British families get through this downturn fairly. 1800 Glasgow North families will benefit from a £75 rise in ...