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'SNP: Only party offering a positive vision in Glasgow North East'
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
First Minister Alex Salmond'10 days to poll and still no ideas from Labour'
SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond MSP MP will today (Tuesday) join SNP by-election candidate, David Kerr, on the campaign trail in Robroyston. Mr Salmond will say that David Kerr is the only candidate offering a positive vision to the people of Glasgow North East and that, with 10 days to go, there was still a dearth of policy ideas from the Labour camp.
Commenting, Mr Salmond said: "Labour are out of ideas and - after 74 years in power in Glasgow North East - out of time.
"Instead of using this by-election to solve the problems facing local people, they are running a campaign devoid of serious debate and policy suggestions.
"Contrast this with the SNP. David Kerr is backed by a party who have taken action over the past two years to make a difference to Glasgow North East.
"By freezing the council tax, phasing out prescription charges and introducing free school meals for P1 - P3, we are helping ordinary folk through the tough times. With £4bn investment in projects across Glasgow we are keeping the economy moving. And with record investment in housing, we have seen more new housing association homes approved than during any other two year period since devolution.
"And these SNP policies are working. Recent deprivation statistics show that Glasgow as a whole has become more prosperous with significant advances being made across the North East.
"By restoring prosperity to this area, SNP have achieved in 2 years what Labour have failed to do in 74. A vote for David Kerr in 10 days times is a vote for a local champion with real ideas to take this area forward. A vote for Labour is just resignation to 74 more years of neglect."
SNP candidate David Kerr added: "The reception on the doorsteps has been great and there's a real awareness of the by-election. Labour have taken this constituency for granted but increasingly, local people are telling me enough is enough. They want an MP who shares their priorities. They want an SNP MP.
"While we're taking absolutely nothing for granted and working hard for every vote, the gap between the SNP and Labour in this constituency is closing by the day. The Labour camp must know this - what else would explain their increasingly silly campaign tactics?
"Together, the SNP and the people of Glasgow North East have what it takes to ensure this area continues to flourish."
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landg
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| darkside wrote: | 'SNP: Only party offering a positive vision in Glasgow North East'
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
First Minister Alex Salmond'10 days to poll and still no ideas from Labour'
SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond MSP MP will today (Tuesday) join SNP by-election candidate, David Kerr, on the campaign trail in Robroyston. Mr Salmond will say that David Kerr is the only candidate offering a positive vision to the people of Glasgow North East and that, with 10 days to go, there was still a dearth of policy ideas from the Labour camp.
Commenting, Mr Salmond said: "Labour are out of ideas and - after 74 years in power in Glasgow North East - out of time.
"Instead of using this by-election to solve the problems facing local people, they are running a campaign devoid of serious debate and policy suggestions.
"Contrast this with the SNP. David Kerr is backed by a party who have taken action over the past two years to make a difference to Glasgow North East.
"By freezing the council tax, phasing out prescription charges and introducing free school meals for P1 - P3, we are helping ordinary folk through the tough times. With £4bn investment in projects across Glasgow we are keeping the economy moving. And with record investment in housing, we have seen more new housing association homes approved than during any other two year period since devolution.
"And these SNP policies are working. Recent deprivation statistics show that Glasgow as a whole has become more prosperous with significant advances being made across the North East.
"By restoring prosperity to this area, SNP have achieved in 2 years what Labour have failed to do in 74. A vote for David Kerr in 10 days times is a vote for a local champion with real ideas to take this area forward. A vote for Labour is just resignation to 74 more years of neglect."
SNP candidate David Kerr added: "The reception on the doorsteps has been great and there's a real awareness of the by-election. Labour have taken this constituency for granted but increasingly, local people are telling me enough is enough. They want an MP who shares their priorities. They want an SNP MP.
"While we're taking absolutely nothing for granted and working hard for every vote, the gap between the SNP and Labour in this constituency is closing by the day. The Labour camp must know this - what else would explain their increasingly silly campaign tactics?
"Together, the SNP and the people of Glasgow North East have what it takes to ensure this area continues to flourish." |
my goodness, another snp praises the snp story. excellent evan handed debate here.
whooooeeeeeeeeeeee. |
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Alasdair
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:57 am Post subject: |
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| landg wrote: | my goodness, another snp praises the snp story. excellent evan handed debate here.
whooooeeeeeeeeeeee. |
Well it would certainly be surprising if it was the leader of any other party praising the SNP candidate. This is the sort of thing you expect from any party leader, in fact, you'd be worried if they didn't!
Personally I'd rather that parties discussed Westminster issues at westminster elections and holyrood issues at holyrood elections. It just muddies the waters otherwise.
There's a real problem though for parties when it comes to westminster elections, too often we hear about their plans for health, education and other devolved issues when Westminster has no authority over these issues north of the border.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Governme |
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http://www.glasgowsnp.org/By-elec...date_opposes_Government_policies/
Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Government policies
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
'Nothing more than lip service'
The SNP have today slammed Labour candidate in the Glasgow North East by-election for paying lip service to constituents after he failed to stand up for the unpopular policies of the UK Labour Government.
At a hustings, hosted by the non-affiliated PCS, the Labour candidate said:
* He supported the Royal Mail strike - the UK Labour Government oppose it.
* He opposed privatisation of Royal Mail - the UK Labour Government attempted to sell off part of Royal Mail.
* He opposed planned changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme - the UK Labour Government introduced it.
* He described it as "critical to restore the link between pensions and earnings" - the UK Government have dragged their heels over this for 12 years.
* He called for more investment in regeneration - as the UK Government refused to unlock the £165m of Barnet consequentials generated by building around the London 2012 Olympics.
The Labour candidate also described Glasgow's Labour Council's policy of schools closures as "the wrong decision" despite snubbing local parents during the campaign.
Commenting, SNP MSP Bob Doris said: "If the Prime Minister dares to show his face in Glasgow North East, the Labour candidate will have some serious explaining to do to his boss.
"When faced with tough questions on issues which actually matter to local people, Labour's shaky campaign of fears and smears crumbled and the Labour candidate's reaction was oppose his own government on six separate occasions. If he doesn't back Brown, how can he expect local voters to back Labour?
"The Labour candidate was repeatedly heckled by local people let down by 12 years of broken promises by the UK Labour Government and 90 minutes of lip service by the Labour candidate.
"People want an MP they can trust to stand up for their interests - not a politician who opposes his Government in Glasgow but props it up in London.
"Only the SNP are taking hard decisions and focusing on policies which deliver for Scotland. After 74 years in power, Labour have nothing left to offer the people of Glasgow North East.
"Sending another Labour MP to Westminster will make no difference to the people of Glasgow North East. Only David Kerr and the SNP have what it takes to speak up for Scotland and speak up for Glasgow North East."
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Local man, Daniel O'Donnell from Carntyne, said the following to Willie Bain:
"As we say in Glasgow, there's a tinny rattle about ye...you're an absolute disgrace...you're haunting Carntyne where all the old folk live...you've brought lower life expectancy...you've run this place to its knees. I'd rather voter for the f***king devil himself than vote for you."
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| darkside wrote: | 'SNP: Only party offering a positive vision in Glasgow North East'
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
First Minister Alex Salmond'10 days to poll and still no ideas from Labour' |
Yeah, very positive campaigning there. 
| Quote: | SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond MSP MP will today (Tuesday) join SNP by-election candidate, David Kerr, on the campaign trail in Robroyston. Mr Salmond will say that David Kerr is the only candidate offering a positive vision to the people of Glasgow North East and that, with 10 days to go, there was still a dearth of policy ideas from the Labour camp.
Commenting, Mr Salmond said: "Labour are out of ideas and - after 74 years in power in Glasgow North East - out of time.
"Instead of using this by-election to solve the problems facing local people, they are running a campaign devoid of serious debate and policy suggestions. |
Same again, eh?
| Quote: | "By freezing the council tax, phasing out prescription charges and introducing free school meals for P1 - P3, we are helping ordinary folk through the tough times. With £4bn investment in projects across Glasgow we are keeping the economy moving. And with record investment in housing, we have seen more new housing association homes approved than during any other two year period since devolution.
"And these SNP policies are working. Recent deprivation statistics show that Glasgow as a whole has become more prosperous with significant advances being made across the North East.
"By restoring prosperity to this area, SNP have achieved in 2 years what Labour have failed to do in 74. A vote for David Kerr in 10 days times is a vote for a local champion with real ideas to take this area forward. A vote for Labour is just resignation to 74 more years of neglect." |
That's not a 'vision', that's a statement of what a party has done in the past.
For all the talk, there's not much of a vision is there? Even the past record seems rather paltry compared to what Labour did in their first term of government back in 1997. |
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Ultra
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| darkside wrote: | http://www.glasgowsnp.org/By-elec...date_opposes_Government_policies/
Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Government policies
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
'Nothing more than lip service'
The SNP have today slammed Labour candidate in the Glasgow North East by-election for paying lip service to constituents after he failed to stand up for the unpopular policies of the UK Labour Government.
At a hustings, hosted by the non-affiliated PCS, the Labour candidate said:
* He supported the Royal Mail strike - the UK Labour Government oppose it.
* He opposed privatisation of Royal Mail - the UK Labour Government attempted to sell off part of Royal Mail.
* He opposed planned changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme - the UK Labour Government introduced it.
* He described it as "critical to restore the link between pensions and earnings" - the UK Government have dragged their heels over this for 12 years.
* He called for more investment in regeneration - as the UK Government refused to unlock the £165m of Barnet consequentials generated by building around the London 2012 Olympics.
The Labour candidate also described Glasgow's Labour Council's policy of schools closures as "the wrong decision" despite snubbing local parents during the campaign.
Commenting, SNP MSP Bob Doris said: "If the Prime Minister dares to show his face in Glasgow North East, the Labour candidate will have some serious explaining to do to his boss.
"When faced with tough questions on issues which actually matter to local people, Labour's shaky campaign of fears and smears crumbled and the Labour candidate's reaction was oppose his own government on six separate occasions. If he doesn't back Brown, how can he expect local voters to back Labour?
"The Labour candidate was repeatedly heckled by local people let down by 12 years of broken promises by the UK Labour Government and 90 minutes of lip service by the Labour candidate.
"People want an MP they can trust to stand up for their interests - not a politician who opposes his Government in Glasgow but props it up in London.
"Only the SNP are taking hard decisions and focusing on policies which deliver for Scotland. After 74 years in power, Labour have nothing left to offer the people of Glasgow North East.
"Sending another Labour MP to Westminster will make no difference to the people of Glasgow North East. Only David Kerr and the SNP have what it takes to speak up for Scotland and speak up for Glasgow North East."
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Local man, Daniel O'Donnell from Carntyne, said the following to Willie Bain:
"As we say in Glasgow, there's a tinny rattle about ye...you're an absolute disgrace...you're haunting Carntyne where all the old folk live...you've brought lower life expectancy...you've run this place to its knees. I'd rather voter for the f***king devil himself than vote for you." |
Why do the SNP not mention the Labour candidates name?
Why is it Bob Doris who is being quoted and not the SNP candidate David Kerr for the area?
It sounds like William Bain is listening to local concerns considering Springburn Royal Mail office is the biggest in Glasgow and a major employer, the area badly needs regeneration as the heavy industries have moved out, and several local schools have closed due to falling rolls.
I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted?
Carntyne is in the east end of Glasgow. Miles away from Springburn and Glasgow North. |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:14 am Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| Ultra wrote: | | I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted? |
I'm pretty sure he was on Radio Scotland the other day, I think most of the candidates have (or will).
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| Ultra wrote: | | I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted? |
I note with amusement that he is already being described as 'gaffe-prone' by the Daily Record. |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| Aventinian wrote: | | Ultra wrote: | | I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted? |
I note with amusement that he is already being described as 'gaffe-prone' by the Daily Record. |
The Daily Record, that stalwart of non partisan journalism...
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London Labour hypocrisy as they plan to cut Glasgow's existing rail links
A vote for the SNP will say no to London Labour's cuts
Labour's by-election campaign hit the buffers today as it was revealed the UK Labour Government is to axe a vital train link between Glasgow and London.
Labour's campaign of fears and smears in Glasgow North East complained that the SNP cancelled an unaffordable train link that hadn't been started - while all along they have been planning to axe a well-used service connecting Glasgow with London, that already brings business, tourists and jobs.
It is only the SNP that is investing in rail services for Glasgow with the electrification of the Glasgow-Edinburgh link, investment in upgrading the station at Dalmarnock, and investing in the Glasgow-Paisley line. The revelation comes as the SNP's teams of activists deliver an anti-smear message to the constituency as the SNP continues to close the gap on Labour's 10,000 majority.
SNP Leader, First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Labour's campaign has well and truly hit the buffers in Glasgow North East. Deceiving voters like this is just another sign of the 74 years of contempt and complacency that has seen Labour let down Glasgow time after time.
"This secret plan to slash one of Glasgow's main connections to London, a connection that is vital for business, for tourism and for employment, is a clear sign that Labour continue to take Glasgow and Glasgow voters for granted. It is the deceit at the heart of their campaign.
"Labour's London transport minister has spent two days lecturing the Scottish Government about an unaffordable airport link, when all along his department was set to axe important and existing service to and from Glasgow.
"Compared to Labour hypocrisy, it is the SNP Government that is investing in rail services, cutting journey times between Glasgow and Edinburgh , bringing Dalmarnock Station up to scratch for our Commonwealth Games city, and improving the connection between Glasgow and Paisley.
"Behind Labour's fears and smears over an unaffordable rail link, they have been plotting to cut Glasgow off a main route in and out of the city.
"Today's revelations expose the hypocrisy of Labour. A vote for David Kerr this Thursday will send a clear message that after 74 years, Glasgow North East won't be taken for granted by Labour anymore."
SNP Candidate in Glasgow North East David Kerr said: "The Labour Government is presiding over the loss of key rail services to and from Glasgow. This decision shows where their priorities really lie. Only a vote for the SNP can stop London Labour in their tracks and deliver the best services for Glaswegians.
"For example, the SNP Government are delivering a 1 billion investment package to cut journey times between Glasgow and Edinburgh to 35 minutes, as well as the Glasgow-Paisley improvements, and improvements to Dalmarnock station - while all the time Labour are cutting services.
"Labour are treating the people of Glasgow shamefully. They have presided over 74 years of decline in this constituency and I won't, the SNP won't, and certainly the people of Glasgow North-East won't put up with it anymore."
Glasgow East MP, John Mason condemned Labour's by-election deceit and slammed the plans to axe one of Glasgow's key routes to London.
"These plans are a serious mistake and must be stopped in their tracks. This development derails Labour's campaign in Glasgow North East, and shows they simply cannot be trusted.
"The SNP team at Westminster will fight tooth and nail against this plan. And with a strong voice for Glasgow North-East in David Kerr, we can stop this and keep Glasgow's services on the rails."
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Details of Labour's plans to axe connections between Glasgow and London are here.
http://www.glasgowsnp.org/By-elec...ction_deceit_comes_off_the_rails/
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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Why do the SNP not mention the Labour candidates name?
Why is it Bob Doris who is being quoted and not the SNP candidate David Kerr for the area?
It sounds like William Bain is listening to local concerns considering Springburn Royal Mail office is the biggest in Glasgow and a major employer, the area badly needs regeneration as the heavy industries have moved out, and several local schools have closed due to falling rolls.
I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted?
Carntyne is in the east end of Glasgow. Miles away from Springburn and Glasgow North. |
Carntyne is in the east end of Glasgow. Miles away from Springburn and Glasgow North
is now in the glasgow northeast area after the re-drawing of boundaries
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| darkside wrote: | | Ultra wrote: |
Why do the SNP not mention the Labour candidates name?
Why is it Bob Doris who is being quoted and not the SNP candidate David Kerr for the area?
It sounds like William Bain is listening to local concerns considering Springburn Royal Mail office is the biggest in Glasgow and a major employer, the area badly needs regeneration as the heavy industries have moved out, and several local schools have closed due to falling rolls.
I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted?
Carntyne is in the east end of Glasgow. Miles away from Springburn and Glasgow North. |
Carntyne is in the east end of Glasgow. Miles away from Springburn and Glasgow North
is now in the glasgow northeast area after the re-drawing of boundaries |
Cheers for highlighting the re-drawn boundaries. |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| Ultra wrote: | I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted?
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There was also a by-election programme on STV on Thursday where all the candidates of the leading parties took part in a Question Time like Q&A session.
Votes are getting counted after the election this Thursday and there is coverage on STV which starts at 11.00PM. Don't know what the Beeb are doing yet.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Embarrassment for Brown as Labour candidate opposes Gove |
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| Reluctant Hero wrote: | | Ultra wrote: | I have yet to read or hear anything from David Kerr in the media. Are the SNP scared to let him speak or be quoted?
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There was also a by-election programme on STV on Thursday where all the candidates of the leading parties took part in a Question Time like Q&A session.
Votes are getting counted after the election this Thursday and there is coverage on STV which starts at 11.00PM. Don't know what the Beeb are doing yet. |
Thanks. I will have a look on the STV website.
Was watching Question Time on Thursday and wasn't in Scotland. |
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Bizarre headline from the Herald given the story contains this snippet:-
On the Holyrood constituency vote Labour are up three to 32% over the summer, the SNP down one on 40%. It is similar on the regional list vote, with the SNP slipping three to 37% but Labour down one to 29%.
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| Braveheart wrote: | The SNP is being fun'oot..
this from the Herald/System Three
http://www.heraldscotland.com/new...-blow-as-voters-shun-snp-1.931344
it states...
| Quote: | | The SNP has been dealt a heavy blow in the final days of the Glasgow North East by-election campaign with a sharp fall in support, according to polling evidence obtained by The Herald. |
among other things...
read and enjoy... |
nothing more than unionist propganda from a paper propped up by britnat lickspittles. |
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| William_Cleland wrote: | Bizarre headline from the Herald given the story contains this snippet:-
On the Holyrood constituency vote Labour are up three to 32% over the summer, the SNP down one on 40%. It is similar on the regional list vote, with the SNP slipping three to 37% but Labour down one to 29%. |
the difference in seats is what's important.
Remember te SNP only got one more seat, and that by less than 100 votes...
so even a 1% swing would make Labour the biggest party in terms of seats..and the SNP no longer in power.
Which can only be a good thing. We might even get some schools and hospitals built...
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The link to the article on the SNP site is badly thought-out propaganda and actually, as Ultra points out, shows the Labour candidate as someone who is willing to speak out against the party line. This would be a plus in most voters minds so I dont understand the tactic of highlighting this. If was a voter in that constiotuenct that SNP propaganda would make me more likely to vote for Willie Bain.
I wonder of the Danial O'Donnel who is quoted is the same Daniel O'Donnel who was a candidate for the SSP in the baillieston council by-election?
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