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15/04/2015
Lib Dems Launch 2015 Election Manifesto
Nick Clegg has announced the 2015 General Election manifesto of the Liberal Democrat party.
"This manifesto is a blueprint for a stronger economy and a fairer society. At its heart is one word that is absolutely central to what Liberal Democrats believe: opportunity," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
"We want to ensure that every child, no matter where they are born, the colour of their skin, or how rich their parents are, has the same opportunity to reach their potential.
"That’s why the Liberal Democrats are the party of education.
"At the last election, protecting schools spending and investing huge amounts of extra money towards the poorest pupils was one of our top priorities.
"I am immensely proud that we did just that in Government. But we won’t rest there. We are determined to make sure that every child in Britain has a world class education."
The party's manifesto can be read in full here.
(MH/CD)
"This manifesto is a blueprint for a stronger economy and a fairer society. At its heart is one word that is absolutely central to what Liberal Democrats believe: opportunity," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
"We want to ensure that every child, no matter where they are born, the colour of their skin, or how rich their parents are, has the same opportunity to reach their potential.
"That’s why the Liberal Democrats are the party of education.
"At the last election, protecting schools spending and investing huge amounts of extra money towards the poorest pupils was one of our top priorities.
"I am immensely proud that we did just that in Government. But we won’t rest there. We are determined to make sure that every child in Britain has a world class education."
The party's manifesto can be read in full here.
(MH/CD)
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