Hornsey & Wood Green Lib Dems Launch Green Tax Plans

9.11.15am UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 24th Oct 2006

Lynne Featherstone MP in Crouch End with Councillors collecting signatures

Local MP, Lynne Featherstone and Lib Dem councillors were out in force last Saturday to help launch their Green Tax Switch Campaign. The proposals, which were recently adopted at Lib Dem conference by a storming majority, would see personal income tax reduced in favour of pollution taxes on aviation and large cars.

The Lib Dems were inviting Crouch Enders to sign up for the Green Tax Switch that would see families on average incomes up to £1,000 better off as well as a significant reduction in Carbon Dioxide emissions by changing people's behaviour

Lynne Featherstone MP says:

"It was fantastic to meet so many local residents who were so enthusiastic about tackling climate change, even on a wet October morning.

"I voted for these tax changes and now I am promoting them locally because this is the biggest issue of our age. Week-in, week out, my in-box is full of letters and emails from residents in our area who desperately want firm action.

"This is a comprehensive package of measures that will have direct effect in reducing carbon dioxide emission and kerbing the behaviour that is making the situation worse."

For more information about the plans visit: www.greentaxswitch.org