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Ed Miliband: Give me a decade to fix the UK | Ed Miliband: Give me a decade to fix the UK |
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Ed Miliband is to set out a 10-year plan to reverse the damage he says has been done by the Conservatives. | Ed Miliband is to set out a 10-year plan to reverse the damage he says has been done by the Conservatives. |
In his final party conference speech before the general election, the Labour leader will unveil a vision for building a "world-class" Britain. | In his final party conference speech before the general election, the Labour leader will unveil a vision for building a "world-class" Britain. |
The BBC understands he will also announce a spending boost for the NHS in England to be paid for by a tax on homes worth more than £2m. | The BBC understands he will also announce a spending boost for the NHS in England to be paid for by a tax on homes worth more than £2m. |
The Tories said Labour's last 13 years in power left Britain "on its knees". | The Tories said Labour's last 13 years in power left Britain "on its knees". |
Mr Miliband will argue that Prime Minister David Cameron - who says he has a "long-term economic plan" for the country - has no answer to falling living standards, a faltering NHS and young people struggling to get on the property ladder. | Mr Miliband will argue that Prime Minister David Cameron - who says he has a "long-term economic plan" for the country - has no answer to falling living standards, a faltering NHS and young people struggling to get on the property ladder. |
'Restore faith' | 'Restore faith' |
Aides say he will tackle the public's anger and disillusionment with politics head-on as he seeks to kick-start a "national mission". | Aides say he will tackle the public's anger and disillusionment with politics head-on as he seeks to kick-start a "national mission". |
He will say: "'Can anyone build a better future for the working people of Britain?' That is the general election question. | He will say: "'Can anyone build a better future for the working people of Britain?' That is the general election question. |
"So many people have lost faith in the future. I've met young people who should have the brightest of futures who tell me their generation is falling into a black hole. People in England who think all politics is rubbish. | "So many people have lost faith in the future. I've met young people who should have the brightest of futures who tell me their generation is falling into a black hole. People in England who think all politics is rubbish. |
"People in Scotland who wanted to leave our country because they felt they had nothing left to lose. | "People in Scotland who wanted to leave our country because they felt they had nothing left to lose. |
"Our task is to restore people's faith in the future. But the way to do it is not to break up our country. It is to break with the old way of doing things, break with the past." | "Our task is to restore people's faith in the future. But the way to do it is not to break up our country. It is to break with the old way of doing things, break with the past." |
National goals | National goals |
He will set out six national goals "not just for one year or one term of office, but a plan for the next 10 years: Britain 2025". | He will set out six national goals "not just for one year or one term of office, but a plan for the next 10 years: Britain 2025". |
Among the six goals are plans to boost the take-up of apprenticeships until they match the numbers going to university. | Among the six goals are plans to boost the take-up of apprenticeships until they match the numbers going to university. |
The Labour leader will also pledge to halve number of low-paid workers and to create a million new "green" technology jobs. | The Labour leader will also pledge to halve number of low-paid workers and to create a million new "green" technology jobs. |
In another measure aimed at younger voters, he will vow to double the number of people getting on the property ladder by pledging to be build 200,000 new homes a year by 2020. | In another measure aimed at younger voters, he will vow to double the number of people getting on the property ladder by pledging to be build 200,000 new homes a year by 2020. |
He will also pledge to "transform" the way the NHS works, with improved GP access and better preventative care. | He will also pledge to "transform" the way the NHS works, with improved GP access and better preventative care. |
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said in his speech to conference on Monday that Labour would not borrow money to fund spending commitments. | Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said in his speech to conference on Monday that Labour would not borrow money to fund spending commitments. |
Mr Miliband is expected to outline money-saving measures to show he can build a "world-class country" with no extra money. | Mr Miliband is expected to outline money-saving measures to show he can build a "world-class country" with no extra money. |
Labour's plan will ensure the recovery works for working people not just a few at the top, he will tell delegates. | Labour's plan will ensure the recovery works for working people not just a few at the top, he will tell delegates. |
He will say: "For Labour, this election is about you. You have made the sacrifices. You have taken home lower wages year after year. You have paid higher taxes. You have seen your energy bills rise. You have seen your NHS decline. You know this country doesn't work for you. | He will say: "For Labour, this election is about you. You have made the sacrifices. You have taken home lower wages year after year. You have paid higher taxes. You have seen your energy bills rise. You have seen your NHS decline. You know this country doesn't work for you. |
"We can build that better future for you and your family, wherever you live in the United Kingdom, and this speech is about Labour's plan to do it: Labour's plan for Britain's future." | "We can build that better future for you and your family, wherever you live in the United Kingdom, and this speech is about Labour's plan to do it: Labour's plan for Britain's future." |
Labour is refusing to comment on "speculation" about the "mansion tax". | Labour is refusing to comment on "speculation" about the "mansion tax". |
The tax could raise around £1.7bn a year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. | The tax could raise around £1.7bn a year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. |
The Liberal Democrats also propose a mansion tax, while the Conservatives have ruled out such a plan, saying it is "not sensible". | The Liberal Democrats also propose a mansion tax, while the Conservatives have ruled out such a plan, saying it is "not sensible". |
Commenting after some details of Mr Miliband's speech emerged, Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said: "Ed Miliband forgets that he was at the heart of a Labour government which had three terms, 13 years - and left Britain on its knees at the end of it." | Commenting after some details of Mr Miliband's speech emerged, Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said: "Ed Miliband forgets that he was at the heart of a Labour government which had three terms, 13 years - and left Britain on its knees at the end of it." |
He said Labour had "learnt nothing" and was offering "the same failed policies that got us into a mess in the first place". | He said Labour had "learnt nothing" and was offering "the same failed policies that got us into a mess in the first place". |
"A vote for Labour is a vote to put the recovery at risk, jobs at risk and the long-term future of our country at risk," he added. | "A vote for Labour is a vote to put the recovery at risk, jobs at risk and the long-term future of our country at risk," he added. |