Cameron still pushing incoherent marriage policy

David Cameron is still trying to defend his marriage policy.

He says  he is a defender of marriage but this is a policy that will punish married couples who both work.

He admits his tax break won’t convince people to marry or stay together, so, it would seem that in the middle of an economic crisis he wants to spend billions of pounds just to ‘send a message’.

To really help families, whether married or not, the Liberal Democrats would put hundreds of pounds back in their pockets by overhauling the unfair tax system.

Diana Coman puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign

The Liberal Democrats announced today that we will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.  As PPC for the Mitcham and Morden constituency my campaign priorities will be: fair taxes, a fair start for every child, fair, clean and local politics and a fair, green economy with jobs that last.

People in Mitcham and Morden have been let down by their politicans and are rightly frustrated.  I am going into the election with a clear direction and a manifesto that is short, direct and to the point.

We will introduce fairer taxes by closing loopholes for the richest, introducing a tax on mansions and tax cuts of £700 for everyone else.

If your child is at school in Mitcham and Morden, we can promise investment to help reduce class sizes, improve discipline and develop one-to-one tuition.

We would also give you the right to sack your MP.  The Lib Dems are the only party committed to real change of our political system, flushing out big money and corrupt donors and reducing the number of MPs by 150.

We will rebuild the economy in every part of Britain in a way that promotes green technology and creates lasting jobs.  We will put an end to casino banking, bring back competition and support local entrepreneurs to make sure Mitcham and Morden’s businesses can find the money they need to grow.

The coming months are a crucial time for politics and I will be using them to focus on these four priorities and delivering real change for Mitcham and Morden.

In his speech this morning, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg said: “David Cameron and Gordon Brown are playing the politics of the airbrush and focus group.  One doesn’t know what be believes.  The other doesn’t know what to do with the power he clings to so desperately.   I believe this country wants something different.  The Liberal Democrats are different.  We offer credibility where it’s needed.  And hope for our common future.”