Fighting the Recession in Lewisham
Labour in Lewisham is acting decisively to limit the effects of the recession locally. As the economy picks up, Lewisham will be well placed to reap the benefits of its unique talents and strengths.
Labour is working hard to ensure our young people have the jobs, training and opportunity they need to be successful and ensuring opportunity for the whole of Lewisham, not just a select few.
What we're doing in Lewisham to limit the effects of recession:
Labour is working hard to ensure our young people have the jobs, training and opportunity they need to be successful and ensuring opportunity for the whole of Lewisham, not just a select few.
What we're doing in Lewisham to limit the effects of recession:
- Freezing everybody's Council tax until at least 2011
- Creating hundreds of jobs through the Future Jobs Fund
- Set up an apprenticeships scheme for 300 young people over 3 years
- Increasing housing advice and pensions service home visits
- Rolling out the London Living Wage
