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Scotland: who wants to run the country? -- Labour

Labour is the principal partner in the coalition government that leads Scotland now (the Liberal Democrats being the small, junior partner). Labour's leader, Jack McConnell is the First Minister (equivalent to the Prime Minister).

What does Labour want to do in the next term? Hard to tell right now from its website. The header across the top says, "More teachers More nurses More police," but there is no link from that to anything else. The headlines below that give the flavor of Labour's position now:

  • Labour budget lowers taxes while SNP propose increase
  • A budget for Scotland's families
  • Budget shows SNP oil gamble risky and expensive
  • The SNP’s first 100 days - it’s time to look forward to tax and turmoil
  • Breaking up Britain will leave Scottish families broke

    Translation: the Scottish Nationalists' program will leave you nasty, brutish, and broke.

    Maybe we will learn more when the party releases its "manifesto" -- the party platform.

    • Posted by Ed on March 25, 2007 3:47 PM |

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