Basildon, England: UK Prime Minster David Cameron and the Liberal Democrats Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg pledged to work together to revive the shrinking economy.
In the recent nationwide local council elections, voters vented their anger on both the Conservative and Liberal Democrats parties after Britain fell back into recession after two years of uncompromising spending cuts.
Speaking alongside Clegg in a tractor factory in Essex, Cameron said the coalition was committed to “a tough task getting even tougher”, adding, “We’re finding it more difficult to get our economy recovering,” Cameron said. “It is tough right now for families to make ends meet.
“We formed a coalition two years ago to try and deal with these problems and I believe the need for that coalition – two parties working together to solve the problems we have in our country – is as important and necessary today as it was two years ago.”
Clegg said his party was also ready for a further two years of spending cuts to balance the books. Popularity of his party fell drastically since forming the coalition.
He added, “Dealing with the deficit is a means to an end,” he told workers at the factory in the town of Basildon, 25 miles (40km) east of London. “We suffered a socking great big heart attack at the very centre of our British economy … It’s painstaking work recovering from that.”
Both rejected the idea that prioritising measures to reduce debts were the cause of isolation of the UK and other countries.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription