Glasgow can end 74 years of Labour neglect

On the eve of the Glasgow North East by-election, the SNP urged voters to tell Labour they will not be taken for granted anymore and contrasted their positive campaign with the negativity and distortion of Labour.

In an eve of poll push to meet 1,000 voters SNP candidate David Kerr urged Glaswegians to use their vote to win a fresh start for the city, and end 74 years of Labour rule.

In the last few days Labour’s campaign has collapsed as revelation after revelation has shown up Labour’s hypocrisy.

In the last four days it has emerged that Labour are planning 4000 job cuts in the city, slashed 300 teaching posts, are withholding £300 million of funding from the Glasgow Commonwealth and are cutting more than 40% of seats on a vital rail link into the city.

In contrast, the SNP is winning support as we offer a fresh start for the constituency with a strong voice to speak up for Glasgow North East and to stand by the people of this area.

Speaking on the last day of the campaign SNP Candidate David Kerr said:

“Throughout this campaign I have been taking a positive message to voters. Campaigning for change after 74 years of Labour, giving voters a real alternative to more school closures and further Labour neglect.

“In the last few days we have seen the truth behind Labour’s smears with the Labour council laying off 4000 people, cutting 300 teaching posts in the last 12 months, and Labour in London holding back £300 million of regeneration money from the East End and cutting essential train services.

“Glasgow North East needs a stronger, louder voice to stand up against these threats and to support the communities in this constituency. That is what I am offering. As MP my priorities will be Glasgow North East’s priorities. After 74 years of Labour it is time for a fresh start.”

SNP leader and First Minister Alex Salmond said:

“In David Kerr Glasgow North East has a candidate who will give them a stronger, louder voice and who will work with the people of this constituency to ensure Glasgow’s priorities are Westminster priorities.

“David Kerr offers new ideas, fresh thinking and real progress for this constituency.

“In 2007, the people of Scotland gave the SNP a chance. In the two years since, we have delivered real results.

"In 2008, the people of Glasgow East backed John Mason and sent a message to Labour in London that they would not put up with rising prices and increasing taxes.

"Tomorrow, voters in Glasgow North East can tell Labour that they will not be taken for granted anymore."