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True or False
Some of Ben’s opponents have been putting out FALSE claims about Conservative policies. Here we set out the TRUTH:
THE LIE: Cancer care will be threatened by a Conservative Government
THE TRUTH:
We will ring-fence health spending but cut out waste, so that more money goes where it is needed – to the frontline, including cancer care. And remember: Ben was the only candidate to defend specialist cancer services at Ipswich Hospital from government cuts.
THE LIE: The Tories will cut free bus passes and TV licences for the elderly and the Winter Fuel Allowance
THE TRUTH:
This is simply not true: we will protect free pensioner bus passes and TV licences and the Winter Fuel Allowance.
THE LIE: Conservatives will cut Sure Start
THE TRUTH:
We are 100% behind Sure Start. In fact, we will expand Sure Start with 4,200 new Sure Start health visitors, so that every Ipswich mum gets support before and after birth until their child starts school.
Don’t be misled, call Ben on 0845 634 9197 or e-mail him at ben@bengummer.com; he’ll tell you exactly where he stands on any issue.
Recent engagements
Radio interview with Graham Cleaver, Ipswich Community Radio
5th May 2010
Calling the numbers at Mecca Bingo
5th May 2010
Andrew Lansley visit to Ipswich Hospital
3rd May 2010
Co-op Closures and Art School CapersLatest news
7th April 2010
Who are the Forgotten People?
We are! The 5 million self employed who have lost work, but don't appear on any statistics; the people disturbed by anti-social behaviour; teachers, who can no longer do their jobs properly because unruly children make their lives impossible; health professionals who have their budgets slashed while the PCT 'invests' more than £500,000 of our money in a car park! Patients who see services disintegrating at Ipswich Hospital, meaning they have to travel long distances for treatment; victims of serious crime, who see criminals released early, only to commit yet more crime.
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25th March 2010
Ipswich Conservatives Secure More Funding for Potholes Repair
Conservative Transport Porfolio Holder on Ipswich Borough Council, Cllr Tanya de Hoedt has secured additional funding to deal with the large number of potholes in Ipswich roads following the recent bad winter. She has negotiated with Suffolk County Council, the Highways Authority and obtained a one-off payment of £50,000 to fund dedicated teams to tackle the pothole problem as quickly as possible. This money is in addition to the extra £180,000 being provided by Conservatives at the County Council to help deal with repairs needed following the bad weather.
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