Background

The 2017 Labour Party General Election Manifesto promised to reverse the privatisation of the NHS.

Sadly the Labour councillors in Slough have betrayed their own election manifesto,
with plans to take some services out of our NHS.

NHS nurses and health visitors based at Upton Court Hospital learnt in July
that the Labour-run Council has given the contract to run the services they provide for young people to a private company.

'I've enjoyed talking to people in various parts of Slough about the crucial election on June 8th', said Tom McCann, Liberal Democrat candidate for Slough.

'My main leaflet is being delivered to every house in Slough. In it I set out my policies and promises on a range of issues. These include how, if elected to be Slough's MP, I'll use my previous experience in the building trade to promote ways of tackling Slough's housing crisis. I'll stand up to the Labour council when they refuse to listen to local people on issues such as traffic, and I'll oppose the Tories' plan to bring back fox hunting.'

The fight to protect the NHS, social care, pensions and education services intensified as Tom McCann, Liberal Democrat candidate for Slough, took his campaign to the town's streets. Tom and some of his team were out in the Harrow Market, Langley, on Saturday talking to shoppers.

Tom McCann said, "People are angry at the Tory plans to hit pensioners, local schools and health and care services. By axing the nutritious free school lunches for primary school children the Tories have abandoned Jamie Oliver in favour of Oliver Twist. The Lib Dems forced the Tories to introduce the popular free school lunches as part of the Coalition Government between 2010-15. The free lunches are known to be good for school performance and children's health. So why are the Tories axing them?"

Tom McCann, Liberal Democrat candidate for Slough, set out key policies for a better future for Britain at an enthusiastic campaign launch on Monday 15 May.

• Unlike other parties the Lib Dems have properly costed plans to reverse the Tory cuts to the NHS, social care and education.
• Lib Dems would put a penny on income tax to reverse Tory cuts to the NHS and improve underfunded services such as mental health.
• The Lib Dems would give Slough schools an extra £39 million to reverse Tory cuts and fully fund the extra places needed.
• The Lib Dems would let the people have a vote to accept the final Brexit deal or remain in the EU.

Tom McCann celebrated his selection for the third time as Lib Dem candidate for Slough by saying: "As a campaigner active in promoting healthcare I am delighted at the Lib Dem plans to massively increase funding for our precious health and social care services. I look forward to campaigning on this as widely as I can in Slough."

The Liberal Democrats have gained 1000 new members since Theresa May announced a snap General Election.

In the first hour following the announcement the party saw a surge in membership as people flocked to support the party and change the direction of the country away from the Conservatives' disastrous hard Brexit.

Membership of the party has boomed and the number of members is the highest of this Century.

President of the Liberal Democrats, Sal Brinton, said:

"This is a time when liberals must stand together, and people across the country are doing just that.

"The surge in our membership proves that the Liberal Democrats are seen as the real opposition to this Conservative Brexit Government.

"While Theresa May is seeking to divide the country, the Liberal Democrats are the only party fighting to keep Britain Open, Tolerant and United."