Paddy Ashdown to chair Lib Dem 2015 election team

Paddy Ashdown will chair the 2015 general election team for the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg told the party conference leading to one of the biggest cheers of his speech.

The leader said of his predecessor: "I can't think of anyone I'd rather have by my side. Paddy, it's great to have you back."

Nick Clegg's conference speech in full