Hello everyone!

Whether this is your first conference, or you’ve been attending for a while, it is a pleasure to see you here in beautiful Brighton. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed when my personal preference of Fair Isle was not chosen for our conference location, but Brighton has been absolutely fantastic.

It’s been a massive honour being leader of the party. It’s been an absolute blast, and this party has seen a major change. It is like the i360 located here, in Brighton. Sure, we have had a few issues along the way, but now we are able to rise. We are able to see with clarity. Whilst other parties are dogged by infighting, toxicity and incompetence, the Liberal Democrats have risen above it all and provided a clear alternative to the bitter politics.

This conference will be a blast, and a massive thank you must go out to everyone who has been planning this conference. We are incredibly lucky to have you around, I cannot wait. And at the end of it all, we will have a new leader! How exciting!

Use this time to have fun, listen to people, and rest. Then, when we get back to Westminster, Holyrood and Stormont, use what you have learnt here this weekend to create positive change in your communities.

Have a good conference!

By /u/thechattyshow