Social Cohesion
A divided society cannot be a happy one. We need to create communities where everyone has equal opportunity to participate and thrive.
Universal access to good quality public services – in housing, healthcare and education – is key to driving equality of outcome, social cohesion and a stable standard of living for families.
Creativity
Creative thinking doesn't mean you have all the answers but it does mean you ask questions with an open mind and are prepared to admit mistakes.
We need to avoid repeating mistakes of the past and rethink the way we organize local government, health, education and transport.
Fairness
Social Democracy is not simply about re-distributing the wealth in society. It is about ensuring that people who pay their taxes get proper public services in return, while ensuring that the most vulnerable in society are not overlooked or forgotten.