New Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg promises to speak for everyone (Wokingham Liberal Democrats)

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New Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg promises to speak for everyone

December 18, 2007 6:00 PM

Nick Clegg thanks Liberal Democrats for giving their support.

New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give a voice to all those 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. Unlike the Labour Party, who gave Gordon Brown a coronation and are already regretting it, we have had a vibrant contest, with the leadership contenders travelling all round the country, setting out their ideas and listening to the views and suggestions of party members. We showed once again how we are the most open, democratic party in British politics.

"This is an exciting time to be a Liberal Democrat. Gordon Brown's Government is blundering from one disaster to another. But the Conservatives' policy-lite PR agenda has failed to catch people's imagination. People are ready to hear what the Liberal Democrats have to offer."

Throughout Wokingham constituency Liberal Democrats are already working hard to reach out to local people and listen to their concerns. Nick Clegg will be taking that spirit nationwide, moving beyond party politics and making liberalism connect with the millions of people who share Liberal Democrat values.

Nick added "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 Wokingham constituency 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, local councillor and Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Wokingham Prue Bray said:

"Nick Clegg is going to be a great leader. Labour and the Conservatives share so many policies nationally. The time has come for a politician who will speak up for real people and local communities - like ours."