The Greenest Programme for Government Ever

Andrew Stunnel MP for Hazelgrove, gave a speech last night to the North-West Liberal Democrats Regional Dinner. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Communities and Local Government said of the Liberal Democrat-Conservative Government, "the coalition document is the greenest and most libertarian program for Government ever" and went on to express his opinion that "just eight weeks ago, we couldn't imagine the situation we face now".

Addressing the cuts in public spending, Mr Stunnell said, "imagine you have a family in your constituency, and they earn £300 per week, but they spend £400 per week and put the extra £100 on their credit card. They come to you as their MP or Councillor and ask for help. You ask how much debt they have on their credit card, they say £50,000. These £6 Billion in cuts are simply reducing the £100 they put on their credit card each week to £97. This is the legacy of the Labour party"

Incredibly positive about the chances of success in the new government, Andrew Stunnell highlighted the pupil premium, referendum on switching the voting system to Alternative Vote and ending the 'database state'-including the abolition of second generation biometric passports and identity cards as a step in the right direction for the Government and a success for years of Lib Dem campaigning.

Local Councillor, Sue McGuire, who is also the Chair of the North West Liberal Democrats also gave a fantastic speech, highlighting the success of many Liberal Democrat candidates in the North West including Gordon Birtwistle, MP for Burnley and the increased majority of Southport's own MP John Pugh.