I’m really pleased that Nick Clegg  is the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.    He personifies for me what liberalism should be all about.   He’s optimistic, ambitious and positive.    Listening to his acceptance speech reminded me a bit of how optimistic I felt when Charles Kennedy was leader of the party - and it struck me that I haven’t felt like that for the last 18 months at least.

I’d urge you to have a read or watch his acceptance speech.   If you feel as positive about it as I do, you might like to think about joining the party!