Howard Dean to speak at Lib Dem Conference

2.15.15pm GMT Tue 17th Feb 2009

Howard Dean

Governor Howard Dean, who was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during President Obama's election campaign, has agreed to be a guest speaker at the Liberal Democrat Spring conference in Harrogate, 6 - 8 March 2009.

Howard Dean was of course a frontrunner in 2004 for the Democratic Presidential nomination, when he spoke out so inspiringly against the Iraq war. As well as a reforming Governor of Vermont, Howard is an advocate of community politics and was a pioneer in internet campaigning and grassroots fundraising. The Liberal Democrats are delighted to have such a senior figure in American politics choosing to address our conference.

Howard will be joining a packed Agenda which includes speeches from Vince Cable, Simon Hughes, Kirsty Williams and, of course, our leader Nick Clegg. There will be important debates on a range of education policies, covering childcare, schools and higher and further education. Officially kicking off conference on Friday 6 March, the Rally will see Tim Farron, Elaine Bagshaw and your new president Ros Scott joining Nick Clegg to celebrate 21 years of the Liberal Democrats.

If you haven't booked already, it's not too late to join Nick Clegg and Howard Dean in Harrogate on 6 - 8 March. Visit www.libdems.org.uk/conference for more information. Interest in this Spring's conference is greater than ever, so don't miss out on the fun.