Liberal Democrats in Welwyn Hatfield prepare for conference

5.37.13pm GMT Wed 25th Feb 2009

Liberal Democrats in Welwyn Hatfield will soon be packing their bags to head off to the party's spring conference in Harrogate. Doors to the conference will open on the evening of Friday 6th March. It will close on Sunday 8th with a speech from party leader, Nick Clegg MP.

Those attending from Welwyn Hatfield include Nigel Quinton, Paul Zukowskyj, Michael Humphreys, Tony and Valerie Skottowe and Louise Lotz.

"Local members are really looking forward to going to the conference," said Lib Dem Councillor, Louise Lotz. "There are some great debates coming up and the chance to refresh our campaigning on local issues.

"Our Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable will be talking on the economy and conference will be rounded off with a speech by Nick Clegg."

There will be debates on reforming the banks and the financial sector, skills and higher education, schools, prisons and childcare.

In addition to Nick Clegg and Vince Cable, there will be a speech by Howard Dean, who campaigned to win the US Presidential nomination for the Democrats in 2004. Though Mr Dean did not win the nomination, he is widely regarded as having dramatically changed and improved campaigning on the internet.

"This will all make for an interesting conference," said Councillor Lotz.

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