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"The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
We champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of individuals, we acknowledge and respect their right to freedom of conscience and their right to develop their talents to the full."
The opening words of the Preamble to the Constitution of the Liberal Democrats
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What do we stand for?
What do we propose to do?
Lib Dem Manifesto 2010 and Press Reaction

Liberal Democrats are independent-minded people, drawn together by shared principles. We believe in
We believe that openness, fairness and transparency are vital if you are to trust politicians.
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The Liberal Democrats want a sustainable, green economy
to lead Britain out of the recession.
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All children and young people deserve the best possible
education no matter where they are born.
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The Liberal Democrats are the only party with the
vision, commitment and political drive to deliver positive
change which will in turn safeguard the future of the
environment.
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Opening the doors of government, reinvigorate Britain’s
democracy and give power back to people.
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Britain deserves a healthcare system fit for the 21st
century.
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2010 Lib Dem manifesto on our national web site
Making Surrey County Council competent and caring
Top six things to fix:
View the Liberal Democrat programme of action for Surrey 2009-2013