"On May 5th, voters elected Sir Malcolm
Rifkind to
serve as MP for Kensington and Chelsea. Catherine
Atkinson, the Labour candidate in the election,
congratulates Sir Malcolm on his election and thanks
the many voters who supported her"
Your NHS, Safe in Our Hands
"The NHS is Labour's proudest creation and with over 67,500
more nurses and 19,000 more doctors since 1997, patients are being
treated
faster and better than ever before. We are re-building the NHS,
and putting in the investment for the long term benefits of all
people and not the wealthy few. read more Gordon Brown, Guardian of a Strong Economy
"Under Labour, the economy has grown continuously, unemployment
is down with over 400,000 new jobs created in London alone and
mortgage rates the lowest for 40 years. Gordon Brown's record as
Chancellor is the envy of Europe and the world" read more
 A Modern, Tolerant and Civil Society
"I am very proud of Labour's record in using the nation's
growing wealth to help those on low incomes. Under the Tories,
one child
in three lived in poverty. Over 2.5 million families now benefit
from Working Tax Credit and the Minimum Wage has boosted the low
incomes. We have abolished the anti-gay laws introduced by Michael
Howard and the Tories and thousands of gay and lesbian residents
in Kensington and Chelsea now have equal rights." read more Safe Communities, More Police
"Metropolitan Police numbers are at a record high with over
5,000 extra officers since 2001 and the introduction of Community
Support
Officers throughout Kensington and Chelsea to reassure residents
of their growing safety. Violent crime, burglary, car crime and
all crime are down in Kensington & Chelsea according to official
police numbers" read more
 Education, Education, Education
"We have been true to our word and increased spending on
education means schools are getting new buildings and extensions
after decades
of neglect. Government funding will make the rebuilding of Holland
Park School and a new secondary school in Chelsea possible. Kensington
and Chelsea now has a record 690 full-time teachers" read
more Public Transport and Cleaner Air come first
"All Kensington
and Chelsea residents will only pay 10% of the Congestion Charge
on the days they drive their cars. Only 40%
of households own a car, but the charge benefits all. The Congestion
Charge has dramatically reduced traffic jams and pollution and
thousands of new buses make it easier for Londoners to get about. " read
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