New Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg promises to speak for people of Rugby
December 19, 2007 8:10 AM
New Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg promises to speak for people of Rugby
New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give a voice to the people of the Rugby area who feel ignored by politicians.
Setting out his priorities after being elected as party leader on December 18th, Nick Clegg said:
"I am greatly honoured to have been chosen by my fellow party members to be the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.
"Throughout Rugby Liberal Democrats are already working hard to reach out to local people and listen to their concerns. In my leadership I will be taking that spirit nationwide, moving beyond party politics and making liberalism connect with the millions of people who share our values.
"Labour and the Conservatives have failed Britain's families. I will lead my party to change politics, and change Britain, for the better. Only the Liberal Democrats are committed to giving the people of the Rugby area a greater say in the decisions that affect their lives, by shifting power away from Westminster and back to local communities.
"I will fight for a fair deal for Britain's families, campaign tirelessly to cut crime, and improve our NHS so it delivers the care people need."
Commenting Jerry Roodhouse Leader of the Lib Dems locally said:
"Nick Clegg is going to be a great leader. Labour and the Conservatives share so many policies. The time has come for a politician who will speak up for real people and local communities"
Nick Clegg fact file
• MP for Sheffield Hallam, first elected in 2005
• Born in 1967, married to Miriam, with two young children
• Used to work managing aid projects overseas and as a trade negotiator for the EU
• Leading the campaign to scrap the Government's ineffective ID cards plan and spend the money on more police instead
• His top three priorities are giving children the best start in life, taking real action to cut crime and leading the fight to protect vital local health services.
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