Lib Dems launch Forces website
The Liberal Democrats have launched a new website providing an online forum to highlight the work of the Liberal Democrats Defence Team lead by Nick Harvey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary.With increasing demands made of our Armed Forces and with continuing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, our Manifesto pledge has never been more pertinent: we should look after our Armed Forces so they can look after us. Since this pledge we have repeatedly championed the concerns of the Armed Forces and remain distinct on defence. We opposed the unnecessary and costly war in Iraq, we have campaigned across the country for adequate recognition for personnel and for the rights for Gurkhas and we are the only party to have put forward our priorities for Forces welfare.
Nick Harvey says “I want us to continue in this vein and ensure defence remains at the top of the agenda. It is for this reason that the Defence Team has launched this new website. We believe there should be a forum for us to discuss and debate how our liberal values should shape the defence agenda in light of the changing strategic landscape and international concerns, and highlight the work we, as a party, are doing on the whole gamut of defence issues; including disarmament, procurement, and welfare. It will also offer readers the chance to keep up to date with the work of the Team in both Houses. Please feel free to have a look and leave comments on the site.” Click here to go to the website http://blogs.libdems.org.uk/forcesfocus/
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