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Lorely Burt spoke after leader Nick Clegg won praise for his appearance on the first ever live debate between the three main party leaders.
She said: "While there were no knock out blows or major gaffes made by any of the three leaders, I believe that the British electorate appreciated Nick being the only one who was open and honest when it comes to the challenges we face"
"As Nick said so often throughout the debate, voting Liberal Democrat is a clear alternative to the continual cycle of Labour and Conservative Governments, and I am very proud to be campaigning to bring about the fairness and real change that Britain so desperately needs."
Speaking after the party launched its manifesto, Mrs Burt said: “These are challenging times, and the Liberal Democrat manifesto shows that we have risen to these challenges, by putting forward a clear programme for creating a fairer society.
"It is essential that parties give it straight to the voters, which is why we have detailed areas that will be cut, as well as our spending priorities.
“Silhillians will appreciate our honesty and see through any party that makes uncosted, pie-in-the-sky promises.”
The seat is being fiercely fought as Mrs Burt overturned a large Conservative majority in 2005 by just 279 votes.
Taking into account boundary changes set to take effect this year, the seat is regarded as notionally Conservative. Tory candidate Maggie Throup has been campaigning since 2005.
But Mrs Burt said: "Despite the difficult economic circumstances, we have shown that we can make tough choices on public spending so that we can put together a package that would cut taxes and save the average Silhillian £705 a year, increase pensions in line with earnings or inflation whichever is higher, give our armed forces a fairer deal and allow us to move towards a greener economy.
“In addition, Solihull schools would have received an additional £12,281,568 from our pupil premium and West Midlands police force would receive funding for at least an extra 42 officers which would help fight off Solihull's current problem of anti-social behaviour.
“I am delighted to be standing for election with a set of policies that will bring greater fairness to people in Solihull, while ensuring that Labour's debt crisis is addressed.”
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