This week we have seen Nick Clegg’s measured and reasonable performance at the Leveson enquiry, Danny Alexander’s mature and well-received speech to the GMB, and a very positive reception for our plans to allow gay couples to marry, thus ending centuries of inequality.

On a local front, your County Councillor, Derek Deedman, is taking up your concerns about grass cutting and junction visibility, and at Parish level, there are very reasonable and inclusive moves towards funding for youth provision and a new UBPC website.

Reasonableness and equality in difficult times should be rewarded. Liberal Democrats are working hard, with others, at every level of government.