Dodds: Axe triple hit on families
SHADOW Chancellor Anneliese Dodds wants Rishi Sunak to end his “triple hammer blow” on families.
She says Wednesday’s Budget must scrap 5% council tax rises, halt the public sector pay freeze and keep the £20 weekly uplift in Universal Credit. She says: “He must protect family finances to give people confidence to spend and needs to do more to create new jobs for the future.”
Ms Dodds would extend furlough for six months if she were in the hot seat. She adds: “We need a progressive tax system but now is not the time. It’s important to focus on jobs and growth. If he raises taxes now it will only be to cut them again before the election.”
THOUSANDS have signed an online book of condolence paying tribute to Sir Tom, set up by The Captain Tom Foundation – see captaintom.org.
hank you for being a ray of sunshine during the pandemic – you guided us all when we needed it most and championed our incredible NHS – you are a true hero.
RUTH REYNOLDS
od bless you sir, you’ll never be forgotten. Your legacy will run forever. You’ve inspired so many and for that I will always salute you sir.
ou are the best example of what it is to be British! Your career in the army and service to the people of this country reminds us of what we should all be. Your endeavour during lockdown to raise a
modest amount of money which turned into an unbelievable total was inspiring to so many.
BDINAH HAWKINS
ecause of you ‘Tomorrow will be a good day’. Thank you for reminding us how important it
is to be selfless and to love each other not just through difficult times but always. RIP Sir Tom. Y ou lifted the world when we needed it. You will be missed. RIP. SUSAN HUNTLEY
SANDRA ELSON
R est easy Sir Tom, you have been an inspiration to all of us , your legacy will live on in our hearts. RUSS FOWLER B rought together a nation at a time of great need, reminding us all that tomorrow is
another day to do better and to do more. Gone but never forgotten. ANTHONY ROONEY Y ou were an absolute inspiration when the country was at such a low ebb. You certainly gave me hope & lifted my spirits. DEBRA WARD
What a truly inspirational gentleman. He touched the lives of so many people across the world and will never be forgotten. When he spoke people listened ... rest peacefully Sir. SUE HEBDEN
Y Y ou came to us all when we needed it ou were a breath of fresh air – your most. Even though you gave and lost smile, your sense of humour, your so much in your early life, you thought compassion. VIC READ
W about others before yourself. Gone but hat an inspiration for all. When the never forgotten. SUE NICHOLLS world needed hope you were such a
guiding light. Now you will be the brightest star. Fly high with the angels.
ALLEXANDRYA WALPOLE C aptain Tom, you inspired a nation.
You made us smile through dark
times and you taught us to be kind to one another . One step by you was many for mankind.
CAROLINE SMITH-WRIGHT S uch a wonderful, beautiful soul... the nation’s inspiration through the pandemic... almost as
if he became our own father, grandfather, beloved family member. ir Captain Tom Moore, a true hero and legend, you shone bright on Earth, now go shine bright in heaven. LORRAINE HART
MARION DAVIS
Y ou gave us all hope that life will get better. A light has gone out. SYLVIA HANCOCK E ven when you are being laid to rest you bring the sunshine out. Thank you for brightening up our dark days, Captain Tom. God bless you and your family. TRACEY MATTERA A true beacon of light through these challenging times. Impossible to think of you without smiling. Thinking of your lovely family.