ITS TIME FOR A FAIR DEAL FOR HARD WORKING SCOTS

The people of Pollok are still reeling from the impact of Gordon Brown's budget and his decision to double the tax rate for low paid workers, from 10% to 20%. This act clearly shows how far New Labour have abandoned the principles of social justice, which they elected to uphold.

The SNP have published analysis, showing that Brown's Budget will be a worse deal for;

395,000 full time workers in Scotland who earn less than £17,000 a year

441,000 part time workers in Scotland who earn less than £17,000 a year.

the 2 most interesting quotes from the Budget thus far;

Grahame Smith STUC General Secretary "Whilst time is required to properly determine the full impact, abolition of the 10p starter rate means that the 2% cut in income tax is unlikely to benefit the majority of workers.

Mike Warburton Senior Tax Partner at accountants Grant Thornton " It is ironic that this effectively penalises some of the poorest families - who benefit most proportionately from the 10% band - to pay for this pre-election giveaway"

The SNP believe the best way to cut tax is to abolish the unfair, regressive Council Tax in favour of a fair, local income tax that will see 9 out of 10 residents in Pollok pay less.

Whilst this policy will resonate with the communities of Pollok, New Labour will pay a heavy price for abandoning principle and attacking the lowest paid in our society.

ITS TIME FOR A FAIR DEAL FOR HARD WORKING SCOTS.