Local welcome for Liberal Democrat vision for Britain

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Thu 17th Jul 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for South Wales West Peter Black has welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called 'Make it Happen', the paper will be debated at the party's conference in Bournemouth in September.

In 'Make it Happen' the Liberal Democrats say:

· They will cut taxes for ordinary families

They will switch taxes from people to pollution - so it pays to go green

Proposals to improve standards in education in England by funding extra help for those who need it most will lead to a financial dividend for Wales which could be used in the same way.

They will put Britain at the heart of Europe to make us a force for good in the world

They will stop ID cards so we can keep control of our privacy

They will change the voting system so everyone's voice counts

They will bring communities together with local people in charge

· They will give communities a say in how offenders pay for their crimes

Mr. Black said, "I am delighted to be able to back 'Make it Happen'. It sets out how the Liberal Democrats will run Britain. No resident of South Wales has escaped the rising cost of food and fuel. The credit crunch is biting hard and local people are feeling the pinch.

"Nick Clegg has set out how we can help ordinary people through cutting taxes on those on low and middle incomes. Thousands of people in our area will benefit from this.

"Local Welsh Liberal Democrats are taking the plans in 'Make it Happen' to people in our region during the summer to get their response. And in September, we will be heading to the Liberal Democrats' conference where we are looking forward to taking part in the debate."