More Lib Dem defections...

Another week, another slew of Lib Dem defections. On Friday it was announced that Solihull councillor Simon Slater has joined the Labour Party and also Sheffield councillor Ben Curran has done likewise.

This is in addition to Sharron Brook's defection in Barnsley earlier in the week.

On the eve of their conference, the Liberal Democrats have every right to be concerned. The polls, whether it's YouGov or Ipsos MORI, are looking very, very poor.