Councillor Nigel Britter

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Benhall and The Reddings

CHELTENHAM Liberal Democrats welcome new Leader

LIBERAL Democrats in Cheltenham have welcomed the election of Nick Clegg as the new Leader of the Party. The result of the vote of Liberal Democrat members was announced on Tuesday 18th December.  New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give a voice to the people of Cheltenham who feel ignored by oliticians.Setting out his priorities after being elected as party leader, 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 Cheltenham 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

Cheltenham 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 Councillor Nigel Britter 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 - like ours in

Cheltenham.

December 21st, 2007 in News |

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