After reading in Medway Messenger during the last month the complaints about everything under the sun from both Labour and LibDem politicians one word springs to mind. HYPOCRISY!
They have complained about the Conservatives not spending enough money on healthy living and leisure. On roads and pavements, and on youth and education.
We have apparently raised council tax too much, but not spent enough on services. In fact no matter what we have done we have either not done enough, or done too much!
Much of what is being said is contradictory and therefore utter nonsense. I will explain why.
For three years running Labour and LibDems have voted against the Conservative budget for Medway. By doing so they have opposed everything we have been trying to do.
So when they complain about what the Conservatives are trying to do for Medway people might like to ask what Labour and LibDems are proposing. Simple—they are proposing to do nothing for the people of Medway.
They are against our education spend—under them there would be no extra money for schools. Under them teachers would be sacked and children would remain untaught.
They are against spending money on the vulnerable. Under them care homes would be closed, the homeless would remain unhoused, and the disabled would be left to fend for themselves.
They are against spending money on concessionary fares. Under them our pensioners would have to pay the full cost of travelling by bus.
They are against investing in roads and pavements and street lighting. Under them we would bump along poorly maintained and dark roads throughout Medway.
They are against community safety. Under them our street wardens and civic wardens would be sacked because there would be no money to pay the wages.
They are against play and sport, theatre and arts, libraries and museums. If you want proof ask them why they have voted against any money for these for the last three years.
The list is longer still, and displays a callous lack of concern for the people who elected them. That is what you get when you elect Labour and LibDem politicians—people who say we should have better services, but vote against providing them.