Team Guardian has just arrived at the Liberal Democrat autumn conference in Bournemouth where Nick Clegg, the party leader, is expected to spend the next five days trying to sell his liberal tax-cutting proposals to the sceptical wing of his party.
It's a brave decision, particularly given the Lib Dem leader's assertion in today's Guardian that the "vast majority" of seats the party is hoping to pick up at the next election will come from Labour.
I'm meeting Clegg later this afternoon so have a read of the article and let me know your thoughts on his plans.
Keep an eye on our special Liberal Democrat page for all the latest news, features and analysis from the conference.
2.30pm
Just back from a reception held by the Clegg for the journalists covering the conference.
"Thank you for tearing yourselves away from the Labour party, which is tearing itself apart," was the Lib Dem chief's opening line.
It was a short, snappy speech, the highlight of which was when Clegg declared: "We are watching the death throes of the Labour party," and from the back of the room a rogue sound system that had been softly gargling out bass suddenly piped out loud applause.
As Clegg worked the room, he was asked if he would be taking part in tomorrow's tax debate. He said he was not due to speak but would listen in "glowering from the back".
2.45pm
Lib Dem aides tell me they are expecting 6,000 delegates to attend this week - slightly more than last year. And apparently today's bright sunshine is more fortuitous than we realised - yesterday the press room at the conference centre was flooded by all the rain. I'm off to fetch my coat ...
