A team of Liberal Democrats from Calder Valley will be heading to Bournemouth this week to attend the party’s annual Conference.
Leading the team will be Hilary Myers, Parliamentary Candidate for Calder Valley. “This is the last autumn Conference before the General Election so it will be a very important meeting for the Party.
“In Calder Valley we are campaigning hard for action on youth unemployment during this recession. In Calder Valley the numbers of 16 – 24 year olds out of work has almost trebled since May 2005. The numbers clearly show that young people are being hit the hardest by the shrinking jobs market.
“Without action unemployment amongst 16 – 24 year olds could climb as high as 1.18 million by the end of 2011. The longer these young people are locked out of work, the greater the risk that they will be trapped in long-term unemployment. I am hoping to raise the issue at the Conference during our debates on the economy.
“The theme of the Conference is ‘A Fresh Start for Britain’. The main plans are to cut taxes for people on low and middle incomes, create green jobs and ensure every child has the best start in life.
“This Conference will therefore set the scene for our General Election manifesto. That General Election cannot come too soon for the people of Calder Valley. We urgently need change here, and Liberal Democrats are fighting hard to bring that about.
“Everyone knows that Labour can’t win again in Calder Valley. The Conservatives’ failure to come up with a serious plan for Government means many local residents do not trust them. The Liberal Democrats are the only alternative to the Conservatives here.”
