, leader of the Labour
Party, speaking ahead of the King’s Speech, said:
“Britain is crying out for the long-term change that harnesses
the ambition of our young people, the innovative drive of our
businesses, and the ordinary hope and optimism that exists around
every kitchen table.
“A government acting in the national interest would deliver a big
build programme to kickstart growth in every region and begin to
turn around 13 years of decline with a plan for a decade of
national renewal.
“The Tories can’t fix the country because they’ve already failed.
With a legacy of stagnant growth, sky-rocketing mortgages,
soaring prices and crumbling schools and hospitals, admits the country needs to
change; but this government cannot deliver it.
“The choice facing the country is between a changed Labour
Party, hungry to change the country through an exciting programme
of long-term reform, and a Tory Party with only gimmicks,
division, and more of the same.
“My Labour Party offers a dynamic, mission-driven government that
will get Britain building, and turbocharge renewal in every
community. We will roll up our sleeves to create the
conditions our country needs to succeed, and deliver for British
families. We will put the NHS back on its feet, smash the
class ceiling, and spread opportunity everywhere. We will bring
down bills and secure our energy independence, take back control
of our streets, provide job security, and make work pay.
“Labour has a plan to give Britain its future back. Whether this
tired Conservative Party can match the scale of our ambitious
reform is the test for them today.”
