Gordon Brown's constituents pay less for rail tickets than we do
December 4, 2008 11:14 PM
Originally published by Welwyn Hatfield Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Welwyn Hatfield Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats have reacted angrily to discovering that rail users in Welwyn Hatfield pay over 40% more for tickets than travellers in Gordon Brown's constituency.
Malcolm Cowan, Peartree councillor and county transport spokesperson for the LibDems, unearthed the way local people are being picked on. 'We said that when Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling brought in the new 'tax on fares' that the rail franchise system involves, that fares would rise sharply. We have been proved right, but away from the south-east of England, it's a rather different
'Here is proof positive that there is yet another rip-off of people in the south-east, just like in Health, police spending and housing. We have unearthed Gordon's little scheme and will be publicising it as far as we can. It's time to say enough is enough.
Note to editors:
Comparison was Welwyn Garden City to Kings Cross with Burntisland to Edinburgh - both are 20 miles
Fares
Peak return Off-peak return
WGC to Kings Cross £12.50 £9.00
Burntisland to Edinburgh £8.90 £6.30
WGC excess +40.4% +42.8%
For further information, contact Malcolm Cowan on 01707-324723
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