This year, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimnation focuses on youth standing up to racism. I am proud that the Young Liberals, the youth and student wing of the Liberal Democrats, are working to tackle racial discrimination in all of its forms.

Vladimir Putin and his government are a threat to the UK’s national security. And it’s shocking that this Conservative Government has turned a blind eye to Russia – rather than protect our democracy.

That’s why Liberal Democrat members have passed a motion demanding action following the 2020 Russia Report.

At our conference today Liberal Democrat members have voted to update our party’s policy on Europe and reaffirm our commitment to a closer relationship with our friends and neighbours on the continent.

The motion they’ve passed:

The next Mayor of the West of England will need to be ready to face new challenges. From rebuilding the economy after coronavirus and Brexit, to and tackling the greatest challenge of our generation – the climate emergency.

If I am the next mayor of the West of England, I am determined that the region will have a carbon-neutral economy by 2030. To meet that ambitious goal – I’m ready to transform our region.

The Liberal Democrats are going to grow in strength on Thursday 6th May.

We are going to gain more MSPs in the election because we have a powerful message: Put Recovery First.

We are going to grow because we have a fantastic team of candidates who will make excellent MSPs.

We are going to grow because we have a record of action – making a difference in parliament and beyond.