Archive for the ‘Cost of Living’ Category

Damp squib budget

The Budget will do nothing for the ordinary residents of  Glasgow North, who have been clobbered by rising food, fuel and transport prices, local Liberal Democrats have said.
The Budget was criticised for failing to give much needed help to those struggling in recession by refusing to back Liberal Democrat calls to cut income tax by [...]

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Tax cut for thousands on low and middle incomes in Glasgow North

Thousands of people in some of the poorest parts of Glasgow would be taken out of income tax altogether by new tax proposals launched by the Liberal Democrats. And thousands more will see their income tax bill slashed by £700 a year.
The plans were launched by Party Leader Nick Clegg on 20th April who said [...]

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Tax Relief for Struggling Families

Katy and Vince Cable MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats visited the Byres Rd Somerfield store in Glasgow North this weekend to highlight the ways people are coping with the rising cost of living.
They spoke with local shoppers on their changing habits due to the rising cost of living.
Commenting on the Mintel report showing [...]

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