It is undeniable that Labour thinks that those with the broadest shoulders are Pensioners.

In Octobers budget the Disabled, and the poorest families are to be added to the Pensioners for the onslaught of Labour Austerity .

This is truly shameful, and utterly abhorrent.

Pretty much everyone knows that the previous Tory Government left a real mess, however Labour, and Labour alone are responsible for the measures they take to address the problem.

Simply parroting the " it's all the fault of the last Government " is both cowardly and will not stick for very long. Labour will be held accountable for the measures they take .

The Unite union lead by the excellent Sharon Graham have published research showing that a 1 % wealth tax would raise 25 billion pounds.

It is perverse for a Labour Government to hit the poorest, most vulnerable people in our society to fix a Tory mess whilst giving the wealthiest sections of society a free pass the very people who really do have the broadest shoulders.

Labour should hang it's head in shame they have betrayed us, I hope they enjoy the trappings of power while they can, they will be duly kicked out at the next election, and will spend years out of Government accordingly. Good riddance.

Kevin Ellis

Cashes Green

Stroud