Manifesto 2019 FINAL
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We must BUILD OUR<br />
LOCAL ECONOMY, so that EVERYONE<br />
shares in the city’s success<br />
Southampton has again been mentioned as one of the top three<br />
cities in the UK in Price Waterhouse Cooper’s ‘Good Growth for<br />
Cities’ Index.<br />
However, whilst that is good to hear, not everyone has felt they’ve<br />
shared in the success of the city. We must ensure that money made here,<br />
stays here and that companies buy Southampton products and hire local<br />
people. This work starts with the council and other public institutions, to<br />
ensure that opportunities exist for our residents and local businesses.<br />
Southampton Labour is committed to<br />
and will fight to:<br />
• Support local businesses who provide employment opportunities<br />
and pay the real living wage.<br />
• Direct the City Council’s spending on goods and services towards<br />
local supply companies and stop profit draining out of the city.<br />
• Advance the rights of trade unions to organise in work places<br />
where public money is involved by not commissioning to<br />
companies currently black listing union members.<br />
• Prioritise and co-ordinate proper apprenticeships on a<br />
city-wide basis.<br />
• Work towards our City becoming recognised as a City of Culture.<br />
We recognise that cultural experiences increase educational<br />
opportunities and grows the local economy.<br />
• Regenerate Bitterne by building a new leisure, health and library<br />
hub in Bitterne Precinct.<br />
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