Ed Davey believes the UK is on a dangerous path towards "extreme" politics. But, under his leadership, he says Liberal Democrats can become the natural home for pro-business, centrist politics. He talks to Charlotte Henry
You can, and should, watch the whole thing here. He answered very effectively questions about Boris (which sparked his lengthy and brilliant Twitter rant of many of the worst things Boris has done), Brexit and knife crime and the importance of winning the arguments on vaccinating children.
Thursday was World Refugee Day - when we celebrate the amazing contributions that refugees make to the social, cultural and economic life of our country, and raise awareness of the 29 million refugees and asylum seekers around the world. Every minute, 30 people are forced to flee their homes to escape the horrors of war, violence or persecution.
EU leaders have "lost patience" with Britain and do not want to grant another Brexit extension when time runs out in October, Ireland's prime minister has said. Arriving at a meeting with his 27 counterparts, where leaders will check in on the Brexit process, Leo Varadkar said there was "enormous hostility" to another delay in EU capitals.
Chuka's first parliamentary question as a Lib Dem
So as to better cover the Lib Dem leadership race and hence improve the information available to party members ahead of a key decision, I'm staying neutral in the contest. But the following is, for the reasons set out, crucial to deciding who to vote for - whichever candidate you are leaning towards. P.S. There is still time for party members to take part in my leadership election survey.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
