**Q: What recent event has sparked controversy within the Liberal Democrats?**
A: A legal dispute regarding the deselection of a candidate due to his Christian beliefs has caused significant controversy within the party.
**Q: Who are the prominent figures that the Lib Dems have disavowed in light of this dispute?**
A: The party has disavowed two influential figures from its history, Charles Kennedy and Shirley Williams.
**Q: What warning did a former archbishop give regarding the representation of the Lib Dems?**
A: The former archbishop warned that it may be 'impossible' to represent the Liberal Democrats while being a Christian.
**Q: Where is the Liberal Democrats' annual conference taking place?**
A: The annual conference is being held in Brighton.
**Q: What underlying issue does the deselection of the candidate highlight within the party?**
A: The deselection highlights tensions between the party's values and the beliefs of some of its members, particularly regarding religious faith.