THE Liberal Democrat standard bearer for West Devon and Torridge says he will fight the coming general election on four key principles, designed to make the constituency a 'fairer place'.

Prospective parliamentary candidate Adam Symons will set out his campaign priorities at The Plough in Torrington this Saturday.

They are: fair taxes; a fair start for every child; fair, clean and local politics and a fair, green economy with jobs that last.

Mr Symons said: 'People in Torridge and West Devon have been let down by their politicians and are rightly frustrated.

'I am going into the election to provide a fresh start, and a manifesto that is short, direct and to the point.

'The Liberal Democrats will introduce fairer taxes by closing loopholes for the richest, introducing a tax on mansions and tax cuts of £700 for everyone else.'

He said the Liberal Democrats would promise investment to help reduce class sizes, improve discipline and develop one-to-one tuition.

'We would also give you the right to sack your MP,' he said.

'The Liberal Democrats are the only party committed to real change of our political system, flushing out big money and corrupt donors and reducing the number of MPs by 150.

'And we will rebuild the economy in every part of Britain in a way that promotes green technology and creates lasting jobs.

'We will put an end to casino banking, bring back competition and support local entrepreneurs to make sure local businesses can find the money they need to grow.

'The coming months are a crucial time for politics.

It's time for a fresh start — people want a full-time local MP who works for them,' said Mr Symons.

The West Devon and Torridge seat will be fought on redrawn boundaries — much of the Okehampton end of the constituency has become part of the new Central Devon seat.