Ann McKechin for Glasgow North

a threat to jobs, a threat to wages, a threat to the recovery. Take a LONG HARD LOOK at the Tories The Conservatives’ immediate cuts would take billions out of the economy this year, pulling away support and weakening demand when the economy remains fragile. Today leading economists have warned that the Tories’ plans for immediate cuts would lead “directly to job losses” and put the recovery at risk. The main opposition party now proposes to cut an extra £6 billion, on top of the measures... (more...)

Labour’s Jim Murphy today presented the launch of the Scottish Labour manifesto 2010 – setting out Labour’s vision of a future fair for all in Scotland. Scottish Labour manifesto – A future fair for all click to download Scottish Labour 2010 manifesto The key themes of the manifesto are securing the economic recovery through the creation and funding of new jobs, supporting Labour’s vital investment to protect existing jobs and protecting and increasing Labour’s... (more...)

General Election 2010: Labour v Tories The General Election is a big choice between Labour – committed to protecting frontline services, protecting and creating jobs; or back to 1980s style Tory Cuts which would hit the poorest hardest. Make no mistake, although the SNP are in government in the Scottish Parliament, the General Election in Scotland is a two-horse race between Labour and the Tories. The SNP and Lib Dems can’t win a general election – all they can do is let the Tories in... (more...)

Ann McKechin is Labour's hardworking local choice for Glasgow North Ann McKechin is a hard working local voice for Glasgow North Ann  has represented our area since 2005 and is a hardworking campaigner who stands up for local people. Ann’s local priorities are jobs, services and securing help for hardworking families driving the recovery. From saving local post offices to holding regular listening panels with constituents on the top issues, Ann has been a real fighter for Glasgow North... (more...)