Nick Clegg visits Simon Hughes Campaign Office while campaigning in Southwark during General Election 2015

The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with the success of a recent campaign and gratitude for the positive feedback received. It then shifts to advocating for affordable housing, highlighting the failures of local and national policies. The speaker acknowledges the support of individuals and introduces a political leader, praising a long-serving political figure for their contributions. The transcript concludes with a critique of current housing policies, pointing out the lack of new ideas from political parties.

In what way did the speaker express gratitude during the speech?

What did the speaker imply about the Conservative party's current ideas?