5 Reasons To Vote Labour
1. A Strong & Stable Economy
The lowest mortgage rates for 40 years, the lowest unemployment in 30 years, and lowest inflation since the 70's - the longest period of growth in 200 years.

2. Free and Fair NHS
Keep it free and safe from Tory cuts and charges for hospital operations.

3. Minimum Wage
Labour introduced the National Minimum Wage. Michael Howard called it "extreme, dangerous and absurd."

4. Making Poverty History
Doubling aid, cancelling debt and supporting fair trade for the world's poorest people. The Tories halved overseas aid.

5. Sure Start & Tax Credits
Helping families who need it the most. Labour policies have lifted two million children out of poverty; new mothers have gained 26 weeks paid maternity leave; six million families are benefiting from Labour's Child and Working Tax Credits.

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