24 HOURS TO END LABOUR’S 74 YEAR RIP OFF

24 HOURS TO END LABOUR’S 74 YEAR RIP OFF

GLASGOW HAS WHAT IT TAKES FOR A LOUDER, STRONGER VOICE

LABOUR CAMPAIGN COLLAPSES UNDER LABOUR DECEPTION

On the eve of the Glasgow North East by-election, the SNP urged voters to
tell Labour they will not be taken for granted anymore, contrasting SNP's
positive campaign with the negativity and distortion of Labour. In an eve
of poll push to meet 1,000 voters SNP candidate David Kerr urged
Glaswegians to use their vote to win a fresh start for the city, and end
74 years of Labour rule.

In the last few days Labour’s campaign has collapsed as revelation after
revelation has shown up Labour’s hypocrisy. In the last four days it has
emerged that Labour are planning 4000 job cuts in the city, slashed 300
teaching posts, are withholding £300 million of funding from the Glasgow
Commonwealth and are cutting more than 40% of seats on a vital rail link
into the city.

In contrast, the SNP is winning support as we offer a fresh start for the
constituency with a strong voice to speak up for Glasgow North East and to
stand by the people of this area.

Speaking on the last day of the campaign SNP Candidate David Kerr said:

“Throughout this campaign I have been taking a positive message to voters.
Campaigning for change after 74 years of Labour, giving voters a real
alternative to more school closures and further Labour neglect.

“In the last few days we have seen the truth behind Labour’s smears with
the Labour council laying off 4000 people, cutting 300 teaching posts in
the last 12 months, and Labour in London holding back £300 million of
regeneration money from the East End and cutting essential train services.

“Glasgow North East needs a stronger, louder voice to stand up against
these threats and to support the communities in this constituency. That is
what I am offering. As MP my priorities will be Glasgow North East’s
priorities. After 74 years of Labour it is time for a fresh start.”

SNP leader and First Minister Alex Salmond said:

“In David Kerr Glasgow North East has a candidate who will give them a
stronger, louder voice and who will work with the people of this
constituency to ensure Glasgow’s priorities are Westminster priorities.

“David Kerr offers new ideas, fresh thinking and real progress for this
constituency.

“In 2007, the people of Scotland gave the SNP a chance. In the two years
since, we have delivered real results.

"In 2008, the people of Glasgow East backed John Mason and sent a message
to Labour in London that they would not put up with rising prices and
increasing taxes.

"Tomorrow, voters in Glasgow North East can tell Labour that they will not
be taken for granted anymore."