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Make it Happen - say Lib Dems
17th July 2008
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Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats has launched a national campaign for real change in Britain, calling for big tax cuts for those who are struggling, an end to the unfair council tax and extra investment in the poorest children from their first day at pre-school right through to university.
Outlining the Lib Dem vision for the country, Nick Clegg said:
"It’s time for a change in Britain.
"Families are over-stretched. Things look bad for the economy. Schools and hospitals don't seem to be improving despite all the extra money and hard work by staff. People don't believe politicians care, or really listen.
"I want to do things differently. I've always thought that if we want things to really change for the better, we've got to open things up. We need to make sure people get heard, and can make a difference to what happens.
"Labour and the Conservatives cut people out. They're so used to being in power every few years, they don't listen and they don't deliver the change you want.
"Liberal Democrats are a voice for the people who want something different from politicians. That's why I hold public meetings every week or so. Keeping in touch with families all over Britain is the most important thing I do.
"I believe that Britain can be better. I want us all to have a fair society,where everyone gets real opportunities and chances in life. We can make that happen by taking power from government and special interests and giving it to people and communities.
You're probably fed up with the way politicians sound these days. What you really need to know is what we believe, what we'll actually do - and how we'll pay for it.
"When I promise to make Britain fairer, we are talking about big tax cuts for those who are struggling, an end to the unfair council tax and extra investment in the poorest children from their first day at pre-school right through to university.
"When I promise a greener future for Britain, we have detailed plans to invest in clean energy instead of nuclear and get people out of their cars and into quality public transport.
"When I promise to make politicians listen to people, we’ll introduce
fairer elections in which your vote really counts and end the influence of big money in politics.
"And when I promise to stand up for British freedoms, we are proposing a Freedom Law to get the government off people’s backs and new privacy protections for our personal data.
"So if you want Britain to be fairer, you know who will make it happen: we will. Labour can’t. The Conservatives won’t.
"I’m asking you to take a look at our ideas. Tell me what you think – and if you’ve got ideas of your own, I really do want to hear about them.
"It’s no use wishing things were different. We’ve got to make it happen.
"If you join with me, we can."
The full outline of the Lib Dem plans can be found here |
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