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In The Current Climate Motorists Have A Long List Of Issues From Which To Choose To Raise On The Doorstep. Policies Aimed At Reducing Emissions - Like The Changes To Vehicle Excise Duty Or Here In Manchester The Proposals For Congestion Charges - Are Not Without Controversy.

At Its Most Basic The Democratic Contract Is A Simple One: The Right To Vote Comes With A Responsibility To Society, Through Tax Payments And Citizenship.

Sixteen- And 17-year-olds Pay Taxes And Can Join The Army, So Surely They Should In Turn Be Given Their Right To Vote.

Some Argue That Now Isn't The Time To Push The Green Agenda - That All Efforts Should Be On Preventing A Serious Recession. That Is A False Choice. It Fails To Recognise That Climate Change And Our Carbon Reliance Is Part Of Problem - High Fuel Prices And Food Shortages Due To Poor Crop Yields Compound Today's Financial Difficulties.

People In South Manchester Overwhelming Want To Be Able To Recycle More Than They Currently Can - Especially Cardboard And Plastics - And Want More Frequent And Accessible Collections, Particularly For Those Living In Flats.