Paddy Ashdown & Wife Jane at Lib Dem Conference

The transcript discusses the challenges facing society, including poverty, homelessness, and crime, and their impact on democracy. It highlights the need for action and poses a central question for the upcoming election: what should be done to address these issues?

In what way does the text characterize the state of certain cities?

What does the phrase 'It's a bomb site' imply about the current situation?