We're over a week into the campaign now, and things are really cranking up. The feedback on the doors is really positive for Labour, keeping us out there long into the evenings. Thank you British Summer Time!
However, one of the things voters are pinning us down on is how a Scottish Labour government would live within its means in a time of budget constraint. Two of of our main policies really illustrate this. With the National Care Service, we will gain economies of scale similar to the NHS, and use those savings to improve patient care. No more derisory 15 minute care visits. And with the Scottish Police Force, we will save money by reducing duplicated back office bureaucracy and put the money saved into maintaining the number of police on the beat. These are tough choices, but a Labour government will always put front line services first.
The same can't be said of the opposition. We were all amused this weekend to see the latest Lib Dem leaflet. Firstly, it doesn't even have their logo on it - another clear indication of how embarrassed they are of their own party. But they've also launched a campaign to protect the bureaucracy of multiple police forces. They're so desperate to find a unique position they've turned to defending replicated paper pushing. It's incredible, and they're clearly not a fiscally credible party.
Finally, this week I'm happy to see the Labour group in Aberdeen City Council have forced another vote on the Lib Dem and SNP's plans to bulldoze over Union Terrace Gardens. Only Labour are against this concrete calamity, but I hope the councillors will put party politics and pride aside and take a second chance to vote against the £140m car park. For the record, Mr. Stewart, I've been against this before I was even selected as a candidate. No stunts here.
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