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Lib Dems: "Shadow" "Mimic-ster" Catches Up on Minimum Wage
"It is outdated and unfair for someone aged 16 to be paid less than someone aged 18, who in turn is paid less than someone aged 21, for doing the same work. Following the introduction of recent age discrimination legislation, these [National Minimum Wage rate differences] are no longer acceptable. They should be scrapped."
Susan Kramer MP, Lib Dem Trade and Industry Secretary
www.libdems.org.uk - 18 January 2007
Hurrah! Lib Dems have finally come round to the concept of the minimum wage. Originally in 1997 they mostly voted against. Later they had policy to have unfair regional variations as well as age based variations.
It is still too low of course. And Lib Dems and Tories are a good part of the friction trying to slow down improvements. The Liberal Democrats were quick to claim that the National Minimum Wage was 'dangerous' and 'bad for business' (Vince Cable).
At last we can agree with this Lib Dem. The variation on age is unfair. But well done to Susan Kramer for finally recognising the folly of the Lib Dems' cumudgeonly policies towards those on low pay and trying to make amends. The Orange Book economic liberals will have her card marked for when their men eventually off W Menzies Campbell.
ABOVE: Susan is pictured snuggled grimly up to Local Income Tax pariah Ed Davey who told town hall money people that Manchester's Local Income Tax would need to collect 50% of council expenditure. This would have represented an increase towards 600% and therefore crippling tax for many households with two earners and all those with extended families under one roof. Rich people accounting for limited revenue but sitting on huge wealth would not have to pay.
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Is this the same Susan Kramer MP who is advertising on W4MP for a full time intern for 3 months for free!!!!!
So much for the minimum wage in her office.
Susan Kramer, Lib Dem spokesperson for Trade & Industry, is looking for a full-time intern for her busy Westminster office.
Susan's portfolio includes the post office, energy policy (renewables/nuclear power etc) and consumer affairs.
Besides general administrative tasks, you will have the opportunity to develop campaigns on these and other issues - including media work. You will also get specifically Parliamentary experience: drafting PQs, Early Day Motions, preparing for speeches etc.
This position could give you genuine responsibility and insight that would be well-suited to a career in public affairs/politics. Previous interns have gone on to be researchers, campaigners, or work in local/national government.
We are looking for someone to be available for at least 3 months.
Thanks Will - that's a disgrace, and it's a good job none of ours are doing the same - Chris P
Some of ours are actually!
Doh! Adele I know that silly. Irony innit.
Sorry not clever enough to understand that sort of humour!
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