Torridge and West Devon Liberal Democrats

Our Manifesto

We’ve had 65 years of Labour and the Conservatives: the same parties taking turns and making the same mistakes, letting you down. It is time for something different. It is time for something better.

4 Key Policies

Fair taxes that put money back in your pocket.

A fair chance for every child.

A fair future, creating jobs by making Britain greener.

A fair deal for you from politicians.

For full details see Our Manifesto

Bringing back fairness

At the root of Britain's problems today is the failure to distribute power fairly between people. Political power has been hoarded by politicians and civil servants; economic power has been hoarded by big businesses.  Both kinds of power have been stripped from ordinary citizens, leaving us with a fragile society marked by inequality, environmental degradation and boombust economics.  If government merely tinkers at the edges - the Labour and Conservative approach - Britain's problems will not be solved.  We can change this only with radical action.

The Liberal Democrats philosophy is built on a simple ambition: to distribute power fairly among people.  From that goal of fairness spring the four priorities which form the backbone of Our Manifesto.  Each will redistribute power of a different kind, be it economic, social, political or financial.  Each will change Britain for the better.

Those four changes are spelt out in detail in Our Manifesto. They will make Britain the fair country people want it to be. They are:

• Fair taxes that put money back in your pocket.
• A fair chance for every child.
• A fair future, creating jobs by making Britain greener.
• A fair deal for you from politicians.

Main Sections of Our Manifesto

Your Money

Fair taxes and fair benefits to help every family get by

Liberal Democrats want to make the tax and benefits system fair, so that everyone, be they young or old, can afford to get by.

Your Job

Opportunities for all in a fair, green economy

Liberal Democrats want to build an economy that is based on innovation and sustainability, where the infrastructure the country needs is in place for individuals and businesses to thrive.

Your Life

A fair deal and the help you need from public services

Liberal Democrats believe in investing in and improving the quality of our public services. They are the cornerstone of a fair society, opening up opportunities and providing support and help when needed.

Your Family

A fair deal for families of every shape and size

In Britain today, families come in all shapes and sizes. Liberal Democrats believe every family should get the support it needs to thrive.

Your World

Securing Britain's future with global action

Britain must work together with our partners abroad if we are to have the best hope of meeting the challenges the world faces. We believe in freedom, justice, prosperity and human rights for all and will do all we can to work towards a world where these hopes become reality. Above all, climate change is the greatest challenge facing this generation.

Your Community

Rebuilding security, opportunity, homes and hope

Liberal Democrats believe in strong communities, where local people can come together to meet local needs, enjoy a pleasant local environment, and feel free from the threat of crime.

Your Say

Fair and local politics, protecting your freedom

Liberal Democrats are the only party that believes in radical political reform to reinvent the way our country is run and put power back where it belongs: into the hands of people.

Credible and responsible finances

Stabilising Britain’s finances to deliver our promises

If we are to be able to deliver the radical changes proposed in this manifesto as well as restoring the health of the public finances, we must be honest with people about how these policies will be paid for.

For full details on all the above see Our Manifesto