Labour Party Achievements in Government
Investments into Health and Education
Established NHS Direct and Walk-in Centres
Achieved Record high Patient Satisfaction ratings
National Minimum Wage
Fight against Child Poverty Enshrined in Law
Good Friday Agreement
Devolution to regions
Passing of Equality Act 2010
Sure Start program for Children (3632 centres)
Children Leaving Care Act 2000
Abolition of Grant Maintained Schools
Cut VAT twice, once permanently on fuel
Cut Homelessness by 41%
Civil Partnerships
Field of equalities: civil partnerships, the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, new rights for disabled people and other groups facing discrimination, positive action to bring more women into government, better maternity and paternity leave, childcare support, and encouraging family-friendly workplaces, freedom of information, and the right to roam.
Financial commitment to Africa, including major increases in aid, debt write-offs, and a promise of universal access to Aids treatment
Help set up International Criminal Court