Torbay MP Adrian Sanders has submitted the views of Torbay residents to the Chancellor ahead of Wednesday's budget. Several hundred people have responded and as well as putting the main case for a budget to help Torbay, Adrian will be raising a host of isolated issues with Ministers to try and get them resolved.
Adrian commented: "The Government has been making changes up to the last minute for the Budget and hopefully there will be real measures now to help the people of Torbay. The Budget has two key tasks. Firstly it must help those being hit hardest by the recession-small businesses, pensioners and those on low incomes. Secondly it must start laying the foundations for a return to a stable and fair economy."
"The response from residents has been fantastic; there is a very strong frustration that the Government is not doing enough to help in a situation it partly caused."
"Although the Government has already borrowed heavily and is currently re-announcing efficiency savings, there is still room to shift the economy to get real help to people now."
Adrian is also supporting Nick Clegg's campaign to have the tax free threshold for income tax raised to £10,000, ensuring more people on low incomes are able to survive through tough times.
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