Liberal Democrats launch General Election plans on policing

12.00.00am GMT Wed 3rd Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats in Canterbury and Whitstable have today set out their General Election plans to put more police on the beat.

The extra officers for Canterbury and Whitstable will be funded by the savings from scrapping ID cards, and are part of the Liberal Democrats' Safer Streets - More and Better Police manifesto commitment.

PPC for Canterbury and Whitstable, Guy Voizey said:

"People in Canterbury and Whitstable are often telling me how they feel unsafe.

"Expensive ID cards aren't going to change that, but an extra officer walking down Whitstable High Street or more police in Canterbury City Centre on Friday night will.

"The Liberal Democrats are committed to more police, and this is the only way to create safer streets."

Commenting, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said:

"The Liberal Democrats are the only party that wants to cut crime by putting more police on the street.

"When only one in a hundred crimes ends up with a conviction in court, it is time for things to change.

"Labour and the Conservatives may talk tough but they are unwilling to make the crucial decisions to cut crime."