We strongly believe in a publicly funded NHS and would ensure that all health provision receives the funding it needs. We are opposed to all forms of privatisation within the NHS and would work to reverse this trend.
we also believe very strongly in the huge social and economic value of preventative health measures. Our entire political programme is about strengthening local communities so that they become vibrant, resilient and healthy places to live. We prioritise this because we believe it is the basis of the social transformation required to tackle climate change, but also because it restores dignity and increases wellbeing. A major by-product of this would be reduced costs for NHS and social care.
However, we would also find new sources of funding;- We would undertake a major reform of taxation, shifting the focus from ‘income’ to ‘wealth’ (At present, people who earn a living through regular income are taxed disproportionately more than people with large assets- especially land -or inherited wealth)- We would also raise corporation tax on big businesses. But crucially, we believe it is important to distinguish between Big Business and Small – to Medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are integral to local community life and bring value far beyond their economic contribution. Big Businesses by contrast undermine community life despite their economic contribution. By taxing Big Business more we would reflect the cost of Big Business to our society while the cost of Big Business to our society while increasing revenue for core public Services, including Health and \social Care.
Martha Green
Martha Green - Green Party 