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The Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats. By: Federico Brokate and Sarah Benderson. “The Liberal Democrats exist to build a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental Values of liberty, equality and community.”. Brief history and facts.

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The Liberal Democrats

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  1. The Liberal Democrats By: Federico Brokate and Sarah Benderson “The Liberal Democrats exist to build a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental Values of liberty, equality and community.”

  2. Brief history and facts • Formed on March 2,1988 by a merge of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party • Nick Clegg has been the leader since 2007

  3. Platform • Advocate for a political system that listens more directly to the people governed. • Increased funding in community sports. • Get wasteful government spending under control and cutting taxes from the bottom up. • Manage big business and the rich who exploit tax lop-holes. • Cut class sizes to personalize education. • Equality of opportunity. • Health service should treat all people equally and should be free when needed. • Not based on ability to pay • Deliver positive vision to preserve the environment. • Chris Huhne: “The Green Deal”

  4. Platform continued • Country security first. • Work with allies, stand up for human rights, and help people in the poorest parts of the world. • Criminal justice based on evidence, not guilty until proven. • Reduce interference from central governments and help protect social services. • Unfair Council Tax should be replaced with a local income tax. • Ensure housing for all citizens.

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