Articles and Speeches

I like Liberal Voters
20-Apr-04, Windsor Observer.

"As part of my drive to hear the view of all residents, I’ve been on the doorsteps in Windsor Town and North Ascot.

When meeting former Liberal voters, I take time to discover why.

Liberal voters are good people. They are concerned about healthcare, their children’s education, the local environment and other people. They want honest politicians with realistic policies.

What strikes me is how much we agree!

But the Liberal Party is offensive. They pretend to care, but manipulate voter emotion with cunningly worded literature and personal attacks on candidates.

I am angry that Liberal politicians hurt us with their waste, inactivity and broken promises once elected. Witness the Liberal 8.9% council tax rise, after talk of 1.5% and a rise in parking charges, after talk of parking solutions.

Historic party allegiances dissolving and former Liberal voters are moving on; feeling ‘used’ and let-down by the local Liberal party.

Despite a poor image in the past, I’m delighted people are recognising Conservatives have sensible and caring policies.

I loathe the Liberal Party cynically using people’s good nature for their own political gain.

But I like Liberal voters. So I’ll work hard to reveal the Conservative Party I know – the caring party."