Party leader Sir Ed Davey seemed to enjoy the summer election campaign. Paddle boarding, bungee jumping and surfing were some of the stunts he embarked on to get voters' attention. It worked. His antics generated the sort of coverage vital for the small political parties wanting to break the media dominance of Labour and the Conservatives.

Most audience members at the Q&A with the Lib Dem leader put up their hands when asked if the party should be unequivocal about Britain rejoining the EU.