{"pk":2659,"title":"Labour - the best choice for Beckenham and West Wickham","description":"During difficult time we have to be careful to protect our economy. Labour has led the way in fighting this global recession and we shouldn't risk our recovery.\r\nBeckenham's schools, hospitals and police cannot afford a Tory government. Don't forget what happened last time.\r\nI will be fighting hard for all residents and not just the privileged few.\r\n\r\nWhat I stand for\r\n\r\n- Securing our Economic Recovery\r\nStanding up for local people so that the economic recovery is secured and felt by all in Beckenham\r\n\r\n- Supporting local families\r\nStanding up for Sure Start children's centres, local schools and family tax credits\r\n\r\n- Cracking down on Crime\r\nTough measures in the fight against anti-social behaviour to reduce crime in Beckenham\r\n\r\n- Championing our Elderly\r\nProtecting the Freedom Pass and ensuring our elderly residents have the care they need\r\n\r\n- More Opportunities for our Young People\r\nHelping all young people reach their potential and leaving no child behind\r\n\r\n\"Our investment in schools, health services, children centres and child care vouchers has shown our commitment to families. Don't let the Tories ruin it.\"\r\n\r\nLabour's Achievements\r\n\r\n- New Health Services\r\nHealth services across the country have been transformed and the new Beckenham Beacon hospital opened its doors last year\r\n\r\n- Combating Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour\r\nBeckenham's Safer Neighbourhood Teams have helped reduce crime to its lowest levels in 40 years\r\n\r\n- Better schools\r\nAll schools have received extra investment and school results across Beckenham have improved with more local children winning university places.","party":{"party_id":"party:53","party_name":"Labour Party"},"people":[],"images":[{"image":"https://images.electionleaflets.org/leaflets/6738587ea43829143d3f04e62e849a2f.jpg","image_type":null},{"image":"https://images.electionleaflets.org/leaflets/be484011033ce4fb227dfb49ed34efdd.jpg","image_type":null}],"first_page_thumb":"https://images.electionleaflets.org/thumbs/350/leaflets/6738587ea43829143d3f04e62e849a2f.png","date_uploaded":"2010-04-24T07:06:01+01:00","date_delivered":"2010-04-23T00:00:00+01:00","status":"live"}