ONE HUNDRED days since Labour took office at 10 Downing Street for the first time in 14 years – and what a bloody mess they have had to clean up since getting in there.

Taking bold, decisive action to reshape Britain for the better was never going to be easy – but it’s fair to say that we started it straight away.

From launching GB energy to scrapping Conservative policies such as the ridiculous Rwanda scheme and launching the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation – this is a government that means business and is intent on building a better Britain for more people.

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Labour is proving its commitment to real change for working people. The new government has set the country on a path towards a sustainable, fairer future.

One of the flagships of the new government is the establishment of GB Energy, a publicly-owned national energy company, based in Aberdeen.

Not only will it focus on renewable energy, but it also demonstrates that the UK Labour Government is committed to Scotland, creating new, green jobs, while contributing to the nation’s climate goals.

This is a bold step in taking control of the nation’s energy, making it sustainable and affordable. Make it accessible and train thousands of workers in green energy jobs and securing futures for generations to come.

Labour has also delivered the New Deal for Working People, described as the most significant upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.

The massive change that this will bring to households up and down the country and right here, in our own city can’t be underestimated.

 

  • Raising the minimum wage.
  • Enhancing trade union rights.
  • Getting rid of zero-hour contracts.
  • Scrapping the horrific fire and rehire policies that allowed to exist.

 

This move signals a party that has a strong commitment to improving the lives of working people across the country.

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And let’s not forget – one of its first acts – scrapping the Rwanda deportation scheme, which had faced widespread criticism for being inhumane and unworkable – government has signalled its commitment to a fair and compassionate society, one that upholds our values of decency and respect.

Alongside this, they have launched the Covid Corruption Commission – to try and recoup some of the money that the Tories doled out to their friends during the pandemic through their dodgy contracts – watch with interest on this one – I hope to see these people named and shamed in coming months.

All of this matters – many Glaswegians are still suffering from the fallout from covid while Tory fat cat contractors have been allowed access to the public purse.

Labour’s aim is to pull that back and restore some faith in our public procurement process.

Beyond these major reforms, Labour has also made strides in other areas. The government has pushed forward with its ambitious house-building programme, to improving NHS funding.

Labour’s first 100 days in office have set the tone for what is shaping up to be a transformative time in British politics.

Only bold decisions can deliver real change – and change for the better – let’s hope the next 100 days are as successful as the first.