Local welcome for Lib Dem vision paper launch.

5.05.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 17th Jul 2008

Liberal Democrats in Halewood have welcomed the launch of the Liberal

Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called 'Make it

Happen', the paper will be debated at the party's conference in Bournemouth

in September.

In 'Make it Happen' the Liberal Democrats say:

. They will cut taxes for ordinary families

. If your local hospital can't see you on time, they will pay for

treatment elsewhere

. They will switch taxes from people to pollution - so it pays to go

green

. To improve standards in education, they will fund extra help for

those who need it most

. They will put Britain at the heart of Europe to make us a force for

good in the world

. They will stop ID cards so we can keep control of our privacy

. They will change the voting system so everyone's voice counts

. They will bring communities together with local people in charge

. They will give communities a say in how offenders pay for their

crimes

Cllr Dave Smithson said, "I am delighted to be able to back 'Make it

Happen'. It sets out how the Liberal Democrats will run Britain.

"No resident of Halewood has escaped the rising cost of food and fuel. The

credit crunch is biting hard and local people are feeling the pinch.

"Nick Clegg has set out how we can help ordinary people through cutting

taxes on those on low and middle incomes. Thousands of people in Halewood

will benefit from this.

"We are taking the plans in 'Make it Happen' to the people of Halewood

during the summer to get their response. And in September, we will be

heading to the Liberal Democrats' conference where we are looking forward to

taking part in the debate."