The ideals of freedom and social justice are why I am involved in politics, and why I am a member of the Liberal Democrats.
Social justice is partly about tackling the divides between rich and poor in Britain.
But it is also about ensuring that Britain is a just society for all, regardless of their gender or sexuality. Liberal Democrats have a consistent track record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. We have given these issues a clear priority in our work in Parliament, where Labour's nervous promises have not been matched by determined action. The civil liberty agenda is ground upon which the Liberal Democrats have stood fast. We will continue to stand fast throughout this election and into the next Parliament.