Tim Farron's speech at launch of LibDem 2017 manifesto
This was Tim Farron's speech at the launch of the Liberal Democrat 2017 manifesto:
This was Tim Farron's speech at the launch of the Liberal Democrat 2017 manifesto:
The Conservatives try to paint themselves as the party of law and order but crime has changed and they have failed to keep up. Instead of investing in the security of the systems that our public services rely on, they have chosen to extend surveillance systems instead.
19,210 pensioners living in Broxbourne will receive at least an extra £772 per year under Liberal Democrat manifesto plans to protect the 'triple lock' for state pensions.
The Liberal Democrats have announced they would plug funding gaps for the NHS and social care by putting a penny on income tax, in their first major manifesto commitment of the election campaign. The tax would raise an additional £126.6million for Hertfordshire, with £82million for the NHS and £44.6million for social care each year.
Our candidate in the General Election on 8 June 2017 is Mark Argent.
On the saturday after the General Election was called, I was knocking on doors in Bishop's Stortford. The proportion of people promising to vote Liberal Democrat had jumped. People who normally vote either Conservative or Labour were saying they would vote Liberal Democrat because of Brexit.
The Conservative-controlled Hertfordshire County Council Educational Psychologist team has fewer than half the required Psychologists.
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.