Nelson-based Euro-MP Sajjad Karim will chair the official North West hustings for the Lib-Dem leadership contest.

On Monday candidates Sir Menzies Campbell, Simon Hughes and Chris Huhn will address the third official hustings of the campaign, which will take place in Manchester from 7.30pm.

Pendle-born Mr Karim, will take charge of proceedings in the Great Hall of Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square.