It has come to my attention here in Bournemouth that there have been examples of discrimination by members of the Liberal Democrats that I have found quite shocking. Despite our avowed commitment to equality and non-discrimination it appears that some Liberal Democrats continue to hold views and attitudes that can only be described as prejudice.

I have heard evidence that blonde-ism is alive and well within the Liberal Democrats.

Can I point out that if a woman is young, attractive and blonde it does not mean that she is not intelligent or in possession of a full range of opinions.

Conference goers I should warn you that blonde-ist attitudes are not acceptable within the Liberal Democrats.