News from Plymouth Labour

Pasty Tax U-turn a victory for the Westcountry against out of touch Tories

Commenting on the announcement that the Tory-led Government is to U-turn on its hated Pasty Tax, Cllr Tudor Evans, Plymouth City Council’s Labour Leader noted: “The Pasty Tax U-turn is a victory for the Westcountry against out of touch Tories. Not only is the pasty a symbol of Westcountry identity but local jobs were put at risk by the Tories decision to impose a 20% tax on our pasties. I congratulate all those local businesses and individuals that joined with Labour to oppose this tax.”

Alison Seabeck, Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View added: “George’s Osborne’s Budget gave millionaires tax cuts and put tax on pasties. This should tell you all you need to know about how out of touch the Government has become. Whilst the Chancellor is in the mood for turning, perhaps now he should turn his attention to his woeful economic policies that have produced this double dip recession that is hurting businesses in Plymouth.”

Other news from Plymouth Labour

• Jobs and the economy will be top priority for a Labour Council in Plymouth - 25 April 2012
• Now the Tories choose to hammer the South West - 22 April 2012
• Plymouth Labour launches 2012 City Council manifesto - 26 March 2012