Tim Farron criticises the notion of small government which he says creates weak citizens. He tells delegates he entered politics to make a difference, as he defends big government. He goes on to attack Conservative party policy commitment to scrap the Human Rights Act, saying human rights are not "frustrating" but integral to what it is to be British. They are the legacy of Winston Churchill, Mr Farron adds, and remarks that the former PM would once be a liberal once again today. He says David Cameron is "no statesman".

Britain's future is as an open, inclusive society, Tim Farron tells Lib Dem conference, warning that the "nationalism" and "isolation" of Conservatives and UKIP is a "serious" threat.

Tim Farron defends immigration, telling activists migrants make a "net contribution" to the economy and should be celebrate not "demonised". He adds, to applause: "We should be grateful that migrants have chosen to relocate their lives here and are working to build our economy."

Tim Farron says other parties are "panicked by the rise of the populists, with a beer or a whisky in one hand and a simplistic solution in the other".

Tim Farron says politics today "disappoints" for so many people because globalisation has made them "feel powerless, insecure and uncertain".

Party President Tim Farron gets a round of applause as he takes the stage to deliver a speech to party activists. It will be his final conference speech in this capacity, as he is standing down as president.

The debate culminates in several votes. The Ageing Society policy paper is adopted by the conference - without amendment.

Former Care Minister Paul Burstow is wrapping up the current debate in the main hall, on Britain's ageing society. He urges members to reject the "siren calls" of those who want to "pitch generation against generation" - and appeals to conference to keep the triple lock pension guarantee in the policy paper. "Let's not start not stepping back from our commitments to pensioners," he says.

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Two Lib Dem ministers - Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and Pensions Minister Steve Webb - are watching this afternoon's debate about Britain's ageing society.

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Outside the conference hall in Glasgow, the mists have cleared to leave a glorious sunny afternoon (see earlier picture at 09:42)

Malcolm Lenaghan: The global population is growing, trade is growing, transport demands are growing both on land, sea and air. The UK needs the extra runway capacity in the South East because the mass of population lives there. Alternatively should we all get in our cars and drive to Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow airport thereby causing further increase in greenhouse gases?

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Barbara Smith describes herself as "a baby boomer, still dancing to the Rolling Stones", as she contributes to the ageing society debate. "We are the grey pound and the marketing men love us," she tells the hall. But she makes the case for a reassessment of universal pensioner benefits to provide more support for struggling younger generations.

Nick Clegg is not facing any leadership challenges at this year's Liberal Democrat conference - but will he still be in charge time next year? And how many MPs will the party have? Read what Lib Dem members say

Coming up at 16.10 BST, Lib Dem President Tim Farron will address activists. This'll be followed by debates on so-called emergency motions on topical matters, including the situation in the Middle East, and the Federal Executive's "unconstitutional behaviour and gender quotas for committee elections".

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This councillor is applauded as he ends his contribution to the pensions debate with the words: "Nigel Martin, signing off, a pensioner still in his prime."