I do not want a Hung Parliament, because I would like Labour to win to clean-up its economic mess.
Labour has a stronger economic team than the Conservatives and I would not put the British economy in the hands of Cameron and Osbourne because they are both very weak on economic issues. Kenneth Clarke is vastly experienced and he should have been the Shadow Chancellor. If Vince Cable was Shadow Chancellor for the Conservatives they would get my vote.
The most important issue in the general election is securing the recovery, so that the economy can grow
and lead to more employment. This would lead to more incomes and spending in the economy. The workers who were unemployed will now be paying taxes. Income tax and VAT. This will benefit government finances in two ways. Higher revenues from taxes and less money spent on unemployment benefits. Further, this would help to reduce the budget deficit and the government may be able to spend more on health and education.
So in summary secure the recovery. This is not the time to mess about with the economy by making massive cuts unless the country is forced to do so.I would not like to see a return to unemployment over three million as in the 1980s when the Consevatives experimented with Monetary Policy and created havoc on the economy.
Just keep the economy on a steady footing.Steady as she goes.
