A new Leader and new Prime Minister

27 June 2007

Cambridge Labour Parliamentary Spokesperson Daniel Zeichner today commented as Gordon Brown became new Prime Minister:

"Last weekend I watched Gordon Brown become the new Labour leader in Manchester, and today he is entering Downing Street as our new Prime Minister.

"It has been a really exciting and inspiring week for everyone involved in Labour politics. There is no doubt that Gordon has been a brilliant Chancellor, delivering economic stability, more jobs, a fairer deal for pensioners plus extra money for our local schools and hospitals.

This will be a new government with new priorities. While I am proud of what Labour has achieved in the past 10 years it is important now that we look to the future.

I have worked closely with Gordon on Labour's National Policy forum and I know Gordon's priorities for Britain are your priorities. Priorities like making Britain number one for education, or like making sure that our NHS earns the trust of patients and staff. I am also delighted about the commitment to more affordable housing, which I know from my advice surgeries is a big issue locally.

Gordon is committed to social justice at home and abroad, making sure that every child has the best start in life - so that every child in Britain will have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, and that all children across the world have the chance to go to school.

Gordon's Labour Government will be committed to making sure we are all secure in the future - making sure that we tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, making sure we tackle the terrorist threat, making sure that we meet the challenge of climate change.

So these are Labour priorities for the future - a stable economy, better schools and hospitals, a sustainable environment, a more secure future. Gordon is a serious, experienced politician who can make Britain better in the future.

As ever, I want to know what you think! Tell me your view on Gordon's priorities for Britain - you can always contact me on daniel@cambridgelanour.org.uk"

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