Nick Clegg promises to speak for the people of Devon

10.03.56am GMT Wed 19th Dec 2007

New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give

a voice to the people of Devon who feel ignored by politicians.

Setting out his priorities after being elected as party leader on December

18th, Nick Clegg said: "I am greatly honoured to have been chosen by my fellow party members to

be the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Throughout Devon, Liberal Democrats are already working

hard to reach out to local people and listen to their concerns. In my leadership I will

be taking that spirit nationwide, moving beyond party politics and making

liberalism connect with the millions of people who share our values.

Labour and the Conservatives have failed Britain's families. I will lead

my party to change politics, and change Britain, for the better. Only the

Liberal Democrats are committed to giving the people a greater say in the

decisions that affect their lives, by shifting power away from Westminster

and back to local communities.

I will fight for a fair deal for Britain's families, campaign

tirelessly to cut crime, and improve our NHS so it delivers the care

people need."

Cllr. Sally Morgan, Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon

said: "Nick Clegg is going to be a great leader. Labour and the Conservatives

share so many policies. The time has come for a politician who will speak

up for real people and local communities - like ours in Devon."

Cllr. Sally Morgan can be contacted on 07811 825707

Attached photo shows Sally Morgan with Nick Clegg at the recent

Sally Morgan with Nick Clegg

Regional Conference.