How to contact us Nottingham Conservatives, King Edward Court, King Edward Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EW T: 01159 484 533 E: [email protected] : @VoteRowena intouch : www.facebook.com/VoteRowena Rowena Holland campaigning for the hardworking residents of Nottingham South A453 VICTORY FOR CONSERVATIVES ■ After more than 30 years of waiting, the A453 is finally being widened. Not only is this a fantastic achievement for Nottingham, it’s a Conservative achievement.

After sustained campaigning by local Conservatives, the gave the green light to the £150 million investment. The new dual carriageway aims to open in the spring of 2015.

What’s more, the Conservative-led government has invested more than £1 billion in Nottingham’s transport network over the last three years.

Nottingham South Parliamentary Candidate Rowena Holland commented: “The A453 is one of Nottingham’s major arteries so this widening project is essential for the local economy.

“I’ve been in direct contact with the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, particularly over this issue and I am so pleased for the people of Nottingham that the improvements are now being made. Parliamentary Candidate for Nottingham South, “Whether it is the train station refurbishment, the Rowena Holland with Secretary of State for electrification of the East Midlands mainline or Transport, Patrick McLoughlin MP, discussing the further investment in the tram network, The extensive improvements Conservatives are making Conservatives are keeping Nottingham moving.” to Nottingham’s transport network. HELPING OUR HARDWORKING PEOPLE Whilst there is still a long way to go, recent figures "Labour borrowed, taxed and spent their way into the show our economy is growing. This is welcome news biggest recession this country has seen in a for the people of Nottingham who want to work hard generation and when asked what their alternative is, and get on. they have the audacity to say more borrowing and higher taxes. Anyone who has had to run a household Rowena said: “Conservatives are firmly on the side of is aware that if you've got more going out each month Nottingham’s hardworking families. We have cut the than you've got coming in, then you're in trouble. The deficit by a third – keeping mortgage rates low. We Conservatives will make sure that everyone working have cut net immigration by more than a third – to in Nottingham will be better off. relieve pressure on the public services hardworking people rely on. We have also begun fixing the tax and “I know things are still tough for families in benefit system so it rewards people who want to work Nottingham but by holding our nerve and sticking to hard and get on. We have seen businesses create 1.3 the plan, our economy is on the mend. The million new jobs and a record number of Conservatives will make sure we put right all that apprenticeships. went wrong in our economy.”

Promoted by Luke Dorian, on behalf of Nottingham Conservatives, both of King Edward Court, King Edward Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EW. Printed by Manton House Printing Ltd, Newstead Industrial Estate, Hazelford Way, Nottingham, NG15 0DQ. ROWENA’S 3 NOTTINGHAM SOUTH IS SAFER PRIORITIES FOR TACKLING UNDER THE CONSERVATIVES CRIME IN The public’s experience of crime in is at an all-time NOTTINGHAM low thanks to the government’s on-going commitment to cut red tape and get our police back on the beat. SOUTH

Crime is also down in Nottinghamshire compared to BEAT MEETINGS TO MAKE LOCAL this time last year. POLICE MORE ACCOUNTABLE: 1 Making sure that police hold

Recent statistics show that vandalism is down by neighbourhood beat meetings to 13%, vehicle related theft is down by 15% and make it easier for residents to possession of weapon offences is down by 16%. speak to the police in person.

Under the last Labour government, Nottingham Police MAKING OFFENDERS PAY BACK forces were crippled by paperwork and red tape. The TO VICTIMS: Implementing the 2 Prisoners Earnings Act to make Conservative-led government has changed this by cutting the back room bureaucracy and giving the offenders pay financial police just one target: to cut crime. reparation to victims.

Nottingham South prospective MP Rowena Holland PRISON FOR KNIFE CRIME: Any commented: “It’s great to see that when you let the adult convicted of using a knife police get on with their job and don’t burden them 3 to threaten and endanger will with red tape, crime goes down.” face a custodial sentence. ROWENA SUPPORTS A WELFARE SYSTEM BASED ON FAIRNESS Our welfare bill has grown out of control with the Latest figures suggest our measures are helping people something for nothing culture that Labour created get back into work. Claimants of Job Seeker’s Allowance costing the taxpayer billions. in Nottingham have now fallen for 6 months in a row. In the past year unemployment in Nottingham City and Cutting this bill is vital to cutting the deficit and living Greater Nottingham has dropped by 9.3% and 11.1% within our means. We are reforming the welfare system respectively. to make sure it is based on fairness and encourages people into work. The Conservatives believe benefits This is very good news for Nottingham which suggests should be a lifeline, not a way of life. that the economy is recovering and there are more opportunities out there for people keen to work. Capping benefits: We’re capping benefits so no one can claim more on benefits than the average family in Nottingham earns by going out to work. Labour oppose this.

Limiting the increase in benefits: Most benefit levels have risen twice as fast as average earnings since the financial crisis – that’s not fair to working people in Nottingham who pay the taxes that fund them. We are limiting the increase. Labour oppose this.

Cutting taxes: We are raising the personal allowance so the people of Nottingham can keep more of their Rowena and her supporters out on the streets earnings before tax. Most basic rate tax payers have been taxed £267 less since April 2013. This will halve Source: of Nottingham South talking with residents to Benefit Cap, gov.uk, find out about the issues that matter to them the tax bill for people working full-time on minimum Accessed 4 April 2013 the most. wage. Labour oppose this. SECOND Please take a minute to fill out this survey and tell us what you think 60 SURVEY about the issues currently facing Nottingham South. Please could you indicate which of the following preferences best What would you like to change or improve represent your views: in your local area? Conservative Labour Lib Dem Other (please specify) Won’t vote Unsure HOW CAN YOU HELP US? Please give us your contact details so we can keep in  Display a poster touch with you about the issues you have raised:  Deliver leaflets  Join the local Party Name:  Vote by post  Stand for Council Email: PLEASE RETURN TO:

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