Salford Labour Party Website

At 4 to 1 against, it is clear the public has rejected any form of charge to use the road, even if means missing out on massive public transport improvements. This now puts us in all in an interesting position, with all major parties having some form of road pricing in the manifesto.

It is clear we cannot continue as we are, congestion can only get worse, the environment will continue to suffer and health issues will continue to rise. So which party is brave enough to stand by conviction and act in the face of such public unpopularity?

I see a few of the papers have framed the question “what now?”. I think it is a good question, but it should have been asked before the vote. Not one single alternative was put forward by any opposition! It was made very clear there was no plan ‘B’.

Scratch that! One large company suggested we should sell off our crown jewels to fund the capital expense. No mention of ongoing revenue sources to support it! For some parties, a former ally now becomes the enemy as they now turn attention to two major developments planned for Salford. There is a bit of irony here because if TIF had succeeded, it may have been (according to to the ‘NO’ campaign) a less desirable proposition!

There is one major concern, it has been shown that some have no regard for politicians and will fund activities to undermine any local opposition. Against local politicians prepared to speak out against them, they may even arrange telephone surveys, pointing out there is alternatives. Should this come to pass again, WE ALL should be outraged and act accordingly.

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