We must bear in mind that we fight all these elections so that we can implement our policies for the improvement of the condition of the nation. Whilst our M.P.s sometimes cooperate with the Labour Government when we agree with their objectives, this is by no means automatic. Liberal Democrats believe in strong, effective and accountable government. Councils should be able to decide their budgets and how to raise this money. We believe in genuine public consultation on matters of major concern.
Citizens know better than bureaucrats what their requirements really are.