The Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Stoke North Andy Large and Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Stoke Central Norsheen Bhatti have stated their intention to dismantle Labour’s desperate scare tactics in Stoke..

Throughout this election campaign both candidates and especially over the last weekend whilst campaigning in Hanley have been approached by people who have been misled and wrongly told by Labour activists that Conservatives are set to remove free bus passes and TV licenses for pensioners. Conservatives believe in retaining these benefits as well as winter fuel payments, because they
will help ease the pressure pensioners are under due to our high inflation levels, eroding the value of their pensions.

Commenting Norsheen Bhatti said:
"This election is probably the most important election for voters in Stoke for a long time and what Labour is doing is simply unjust, not just for us the candidates but for the people of Stoke, who want to make an informed decision.

This is another reason why we need change in Stoke, we have been lied to and let down by Labour for far too long. Only the Conservatives here can bring about the change we desperately need."

Commenting Andy Large said:
“The depths that Labour are sinking to in this election are quite staggering. But Norsheen and myself are resolved to let people know the real truth in Stoke. Voting Conservative as a pensioner is the best way to secure your future : We will retain the current benefits and focus on stabilising the economy to reduce inflation and engender continued growth.”