BBC: Nick Clegg has said the Lib Dems are on the way to power in his first conference speech as party leader.
"I can't tell you every step on the road... but I can tell you where we're headed - government," he said in a rallying cry in Bournemouth.
He said they were the only party with "big, bold ideas" for the country.
He also hailed his new tax package and mounted a strong attack on rival parties, branding New Labour "finished" and the Tories "arrogant".
The 38-minute speech was warmly received by delegates who gave him a four minute standing ovation.
Much of it was devoted to explaining his new tax-cutting strategy, which the party conference backed this week despite opposition from some grassroots members.
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