Hazel Blears MP, Labour's Communities and Local Government Secretary , today set out Labour's campaign to expose the record of Liberal Democrats in local government.

Speaking after last night attending Liverpool Labour's council election launch, Labour's local election campaign co-ordinator said:

"Across the country we have seen the Liberal Democrats letting down the people who elected them as soon as they get into town halls. We have always known that Lib Dems councils are soft on crime, but their record in local government gets worse and worse.

"Just look at this city. The Liberal Democrats should be ashamed that they've made the council officially the worst in Britain. And they should be ashamed they've squabbled and argued instead of serving the people of Liverpool.

"We will hold the Liberal Democrats to account for their shocking record here and across Britain.

"In Parliament, the Lib Dems repeatedly tried to block Labour's measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, and would deprive police and local authorities of the powers to take on the vandals and bullies. And in local government, Lib Dem councils have some of the worst records for tackling anti-social behaviour.

"So we will be out on the streets between now and 1st May, reminding voters that the Lib Dems have not just driven this city council into the ground but are letting people down across the country. And we will tell them that Labour is the party that is on the side of hard-working families."