British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair today launched his party's manifesto promising a "New Labour vision" for a second term in office.
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Mr Tony Blair on the campaign trail in Brighouse, Yorkshire, yesterday.
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Mr Blair, in opening remarks at the launch in Birmingham, said Labour's priorities would be a strong economy, a strong society and strong public services.
The 44-page, 28,000 word document, Ambitions for Britain, also promises MPs another free vote on banning hunting with dogs and a crackdown on crime, with tougher punishments for offenders and a new victims' bill of rights.
It also promises no rise in the basic or top rates of income tax and thousands more teachers, doctors, nurses and police.
"This is a manifesto that takes the next steps to building a strong economy, a strong society and a strong Britain. It's a manifesto with a big ambition for Britain," said Mr Blair.
"I ask the British people to let us get on with the job."
The manifesto sets goals for two more terms of a Labour government, up to 2010.
PA