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Monday 19th April 2010
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The Green Party today launched a radical election manifesto for Cornwall, with commitments to revitalise the economy, protect public services and safeguard the environment.
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The Party only contested one seat at the last General Election, but this year it is fielding four candidates: Tim Andrewes in St Ives, Euan McPhee in Camborne & Redruth, Ian Wright in Truro & Falmouth, and Roger Creagh-Osborne in South East Cornwall. The increase in candidates is an indication of the Party’s rise in support: at last year’s European Elections, the Party overtook Labour in Cornwall and the South West and polled more votes than Mebyon Kernow in Cornwall.
The Green Party is keen to dispel its ‘single-issue’ image and will be emphasising its policies on social reform, public investment and democratic renewal.
The Party’s ideas are outlined in its Cornish manifesto. Among the key elements are:
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A dynamic economy based on renewable energy sources, a revitalised local food sector and support for small businesses and retailers.
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Protection for schools, health and other public services in the face of cuts and privatisation.
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A more equal society, with better access to affordable homes, rewarding work and increases in the state pension and child benefit.
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More power in local hands, with services devolved from central government and more control by local communities.
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Cornwall’s environment protected from over-development.
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Speaking at the launch, St Ives candidate Tim Andrewes said:
‘The Green Party is offering a positive choice in this election and a real alternative to the other parties. Every Green vote will send a strong message that public services in Cornwall must be safeguarded, that life must be improved for the most vulnerable, and that the environment should be protected for future generations.’
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