Stephen Tall

You can read Nick Clegg’s speech to the Lib Dem conference in full here. Here were my 5 quick takes on reading it through…

Quick thoughts on Nick’s speech: 1) Lib Dem 2015 election strategy clear. 100% centrist – fairer than Tories, more responsible than Lab.

— Stephen Tall (@stephentall) September 26, 2012

2) Announcement of Paddy as 2015 gen election chair clear statement of intent by Nick: “I’m here to stay”. Just as apology was.

— Stephen Tall (@stephentall) September 26, 2012

3) Media has, again, been surprised by LibDem members’ loyalty. Media also recognising party’s centrist pitch could have appeal in 2015.

— Stephen Tall (@stephentall) September 26, 2012

4) LibDem centrist pitch clear; Lab anti-Coalition pitch clear. But unclear yet if voters will forgive either party for past mistakes.

— Stephen Tall (@stephentall) September 26, 2012

5) Tory pitch rests wholly on economic recovery. Cameron & party have given up on centre ground.

— Stephen Tall (@stephentall) September 26, 2012