The economic situation means that, all over the world, governments are having to make difficult decisions. But the Conservative / Lib Dem coalitions that run both Britain’s Government and Birmingham’s own Council are making the wrong decisions at the wrong time.
The coalition government is increasing VAT to 20%. This will hit pensioners and people of low and modest incomes the hardest. We think this is wrong.
Your local Labour team are fighting to stop the coalition government's VAT hike. Will you join us by signing the petition below?
“I call upon Birmingham City Council to protect jobs and the interests of hard-pressed people, including pensioners and those on low incomes, by opposing the planned increase in VAT.”