Guest Post: My Manifesto Idea

Sam Cullen is a Young Fabian member and as part of our ‘My Ideas for the Manifesto’ week we’re publishing Sam’s 100 word pitch to  Ed Miliband on what he thinks should be in Labour’s 2010 Manifesto.

The introduction of a National Railcard to allow discounts on rail travel across the UK. At present, once you turn 26, you can only get a Network Railcard which doesn’t have a national remit, only covers London and the South East.

The introduction of a national railcard could further encourage people to switch to more environmentally friendly transport and also stimulate domestic tourism due to discounts that would be available travelling to destinations such as York, Manchester and Liverpool. Putting pressure on Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) to introduce the scheme would once again highlight Labour’s commitment to public transport and promoting sustainable travel.

What do you think…?