Public Services owned by and run for the public
we will campaign against the sale of public property to developers and oppose the three main parties privatization of schools, hospitals, public housing and emergency services.

Independent councillors accountable to local people
Unlike the Tories, Labour and the Lib Dem's Respect are not funded by big business. The role of a councillor is to represent the people and not to middle manage the Central Governments agenda.

Direct investment in local communities
We will work to protect local businesses and community facilities from multi-nationals. We will fight to reinvest in youth amenities, adult education and well resourced public spaces.

Respect for the environment
Recycling is not enough. We will propose a sustainable city charter in which businesses must not produce as much waste. Housing, planning, transport and leisure decisions will be approved by the environment committee.

Councils against war and imperialism
Along with other Respect councils we hope to declare that Cambridge council opposes the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and all future wars that aim to secure profits for oil companies and other corporate interests.

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