We must restore faith in politics. Reform of the House of Lords is only one part of the answer, but it is a vital one.

Labour politicians for generations have fought to bring democracy to the House of Lords.

The House of Lords has many fine aspects, but at its heart, it is a betrayal of the core democratic principle that those in the enlightened world hold so dear - that those who make the laws of the land should be elected by those who must obey those laws.

To restore the trust of the people, we must reform the way the government operates.

Cast your vote to restore Britain's reputation on the international stage. Vote Liberal Democrat if, like us, you say never again to an episode like Iraq.

He still must answer this vital question directly.