The media have been describing the mood here in Bournemouth as “upbeat”, presumably because that’s what our press release said. But it’s absolutely true. Everyone here is really positive about our recent poll ratings and potential for next year’s expected General Election.

Last night’s LDYS Race Night went very well, thanks in particular to our hosts Baroness Scott and Lembit Öpik. I went to an excellent fringe on party funding from the New Politics Network this lunchtime, and tonight it’s the Association of London Government disco.