Bruce George MP addressed a large meeting of members of his Walsall South Constituency Labour Party on Friday Evening.

Bruce George told members present “I was, of course, very disappointed with the election results and, indeed, the outcome of the London Mayoral elections. However, I was delighted that in Walsall the Labour Party retained the seats we were defending and I congratulate the Labour Party candidates on their victory.”

He continued by explaining fully the 10p tax foul up which cost Labour dearly but he and others inside and outside Parliament were pressing for a full explanation as to the Government’s proposals to remedy their mistake which they have accepted an roundly apologised for.

Bruce George said “It is imperative for the Government to now fully outline how those adversely affected by this decision are going to be compensated and by which date they can expect to have this rectified.”

Bruce continued by saying that the Labour Government has much to be proud of and has achieved a great deal since its election in 1997. He mentioned the massive new hospital project, more doctors, more medical centres, shorter waiting times for hospital appointments, the minimum wage and better pensions for our elderly citizens. He urged all senior citizens and disabled to apply for their free bus pas enabling them to travel anywhere in Englan.

He argued that much of the wonderful regeneration that is taking place in Walsall was Government funded. The statistics on crime were, in most categories, showing a downward trend.

This Government is going to be in office at least until 2010 and there is still much more to be done. Bruce said “I am confident that the Government will continue to work in order to achieve a better Britain.”