article_snippet.sent: The measure forms part of a 'countryside charter' being launched by the Lib Dems, with Mr Clegg (right) claiming Mr Clegg (right) party will create 300,000 new jobs in rural areas if it is in government after the General Election on May 7.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Clegg (right) promised to 'close the gap' between urban and rural areas in the provision of high speed broadband, ensuring 99.9% of households are covered.
article_snippet.sent: Other measures include help for farming, strengthening the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator to ensure farmers are paid fairly, publishing a national food strategy, and developing an animal disease strategy to lessen the risks and costs of animal disease.
article_snippet.sent: his party says his party will also take action to protect rural post offices and other essential services from closure, prioritise rural housing and boost tourism by introducing a 'fuller' right to roam.