Labour Party not reflecting workers concerns on Lisbon
People Before Profit Condemns Gilmores Attack on the Left
- Labour Party not reflecting workers concerns on Lisbon
- Public Services at risk from Treaty
The People Before Profit Alliance today condemned Labour Party Eamonn Gilmore for his cynical attack on left wing parties who are campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty.
They called on him to engage in an honest debate on the Treaty rather than trying to scare voters into voting yes.
Councillor Richard Boyd Barrett said “It’s a bit rich of Mr Gilmore to accuse us of putting the economy and jobs at risk when he knows that its EU policies and the policies of this government which have caused the recession. Lisbon offers more of the same failed policies. We need a change in political direction in Europe to cope with the economy crisis.
The People Before Profit Alliance is arguing for a new direction in Europe. A Europe that puts spending on jobs, education and health before arms spending. A Europe that guarantees workers rights over the rights of big business.
A majority of workers rejected the Treaty the last time. Labour is failing to address the real concerns they have about the Treaty. Mr Gilmore has decided to join an unholy alliance of failed politicians and union busters like Michael O Leary rather than stand of the side those who will lose most if the Treaty is ratified. We urge all those committed to the values on which the Labour Party was founded to vote NO”.
September 26, 2009
