Farron has said the three issues he wants to own are housing,
civil liberties and climate change — touchstone issues for Lib Dem activists, but there's an open
question about how far they will resonate with the wider public, especially an ageing electorate, with over-55s expected to comprise a majority of voters by 2020.
(CNN) A child custody battle in New York City is raising
questions about freedom of speech and religion — and
civil liberties advocates are sure to be paying close attention.