Wednesday 23rd July
I went out door knocking with Party members in Preston Park this evening after work. I was pleased to hear from a local healthcare worker that they felt the NHS had improved and they had access to more resources than before and that the work environment was less pressurised. Since 1997, Labour’s investment in the NHS has trebled to £100 billion. This has paid for 38,000 more doctors, 80,000 more nurses, over a hundred new hospitals, new community health centres and the shortest waiting times since records began.

Sunday 27th July
A couple of friends came down from London and came door-knocking in Hanover, where we met some potential new members. The well –publicised problem of knife crime was raised with me. I am serious about getting knives off our streets so I fully support the action our Labour Government have recently taken.

Now, anyone over the age of 16 caught in possession of a knife can expect to be prosecuted on the first offence. Those who carry a knife on our streets need to know that they will be caught and should expect to end up in court and face tough consequences. It's unacceptable to carry a knife. Young people need to understand that carrying knives doesn’t protect you. It increases the danger for all of us, destroys young lives and ruins families. I will do all I can to make sure this message is heard loud and clear in Brighton Pavilion.

Tags: Hanover, Preston Park

Posted on July 27, 2009 in Out and About in Brighton.