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Top issues in Ealing Central & Acton

Ending child poverty

Whilst the wealth of our country has undoubtedly increased over the past ten years, Labour believe we still have a duty to make sure that every child and pensioner is not left behind.

Bassam Mahfouz, who has been leading a local campaign to end child and pensioner poverty, “The government has taken big strides in helping parents and others get back to work with the country’s first ever minimum wage, child tax credits, record levels of employment, free and affordable child care places and projects like Sure Start in South Acton are making a real difference here. The level of child poverty in this country was the worst in Europe. Now it is falling faster than in any other European country, but the work continues until every child has a fair start at life.”

Climate change

Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing our country. The reality really hit home with the summer's floods. We must act now - Bassam Mahfouz and Labour offer the green choice locally.

Cllr Mahfouz is promoting more recycling and innovative ideas to make Ealing a greener place to live. Recycling rates in Ealing have been boosted and thanks to Bassam recycling facilities will be made available to more homes than ever before.

“The government is tabling a Climate Change Bill that is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. It is not only a serious statement of intent, it goes beyond that and will set legally binding targets for this country to reduce carbon emissions.”

“The Tories talk about being green but have ditched their ‘Green’ logo after only 12 months and have opposed the Climate Change levy in parliament. The Lib Dems claim to be green, but their councils oppose the building of renewable energy sources.”