Nick Clegg - our new Leader

11.32.00pm GMT Tue 1st Jan 2008

Sam with Parliamentary Candidate Jill Hope and new Lib Dem Leader, Nick Clegg.

Congratulations from the Lib Dem team in Sherington Ward to the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats - Nick Clegg MP

Nick Clegg has set out his priorities in a message to Sherington and District residents:

"I am greatly honoured to have been chosen by my fellow party members to be the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats. Throughout Sherington and the surrounding areas, 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 people a greater say in the decisions that affect our 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."

Local Councillor Sam Potts says: "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 people and local communities."