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INTERVIEW: Katy Clark

17th March 2010

Katy Clark tell us her priorities locally and nationally ahead of the 2010 General Election:

What three policies would you like to see in the 2010 Labour manifesto?

• A significant increase in the basic state pension
• A commitment to get rid of Trident
• The end of privatisation of public services and decent levels of funding for public services

What issues will you be campaigning on in Parliament if re-elected?
Defending public services, extending employment rights, improving equal pay law, redistribution of wealth and power. 

What do you think has been Labour’s greatest achievement and its greatest mistake in Government?
Greatest achievement: the NHS and since 1997 the national minimum wage
Greatest mistake: Iraq

What are the major local issues in North Ayrshire & Arran?
Jobs, the economy and economic regeneration

How can activists help you to win in North Ayrshire & Arran?
We need help with canvassing, leafleting, telephone canvassing( can be done from anywhere), data entry, envelope stuffing and help with the constituency office once the election is called. Financial help would also be appreciated – cheques should be sent to my agent Gordon McKay