David
Cameron’s New Year Message
It’s a New Year and there’s a lot
that is new in our country today: two million new private sector jobs created
since 2010; a new spirit in our classrooms with over one million more children learning
in schools that are good or outstanding; for over 24 million hard-working people,
there’ve been new tax cuts and for three million of the lowest paid, no income
tax whatsoever. There are tens of thousands of new homeowners, thanks to our Help to Buy scheme; new security for those
retiring after a life of work, with the state pension increased by £800 so far
and by £950 next year. And the world is looking at Britain in a new way, with
our economy growing faster than any other major developed nation.
None of this happened out of thin
air. It’s because we put in place a long-term plan with some clear values at
its heart. Ours must be a country where if you put in, you will get out; where
if you want to work, there are decent jobs; where if you put the hours in, you
keep more of your own money; where if you’re raising your children the best you
can, you can expect they’ll get a proper education; and where if you’re willing
to save, you can buy a home of your own; and of course where when you retire,
you will have dignity and security in old age.
Our long-term plan is working. Our
country is being turned around. But let us be clear:
With this New Year comes new
challenges. The global economy remains uncertain, and many countries continue
to struggle.
And against that backdrop, Britain
has a choice: between the competence that has got us this far or the chaos of
giving it up, going backwards and taking huge risks.
So I say this should be our
resolution: to stick to the plan, stay on course to prosperity, and keep doing
the important, long-term work of securing a better future.
2015 can promise to be a great
year for our country – if we make the right choices together.
And for now, I’d like to wish
you, your family and your friends a very Happy New Year. |
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