Martin says Tory progressive roots are 'no more'

Last Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2006 | 5:58 PM ET

CBC News

Liberal Leader Paul Martin on Saturday continued his line of attack on Stephen Harper saying the Conservative leader is not progressive.

Martin said Harper and the Conservatives have moved away from the policies of the old Progressive Conservative Party.

"The party of (former PC leader) Bob Stanfield, the party of (former PC leader) Joe Clark, the party of mainstream and moderate leaders, the party that was proud to call itself progressive, is no more," Martin told a rally in London, Ont.

Liberal Leader Paul Martin speaks to supporters in London, Ont. on Saturday. (CP Photo)

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Martin said the Conservative Party is a "rehashed version of Preston Manning's Reform party" and a "dolled-up variation of Stockwell Day's Canadian Alliance."

In addition to his stop in London, Martin was also making stops in Kitchener, Ont., and Brampton, Ont.

He then heads to Manitoba where he will wrap up the day with events in Winnipeg and St. Boniface.