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Nick Clegg is currently the Deputy Prime Minister in the coalition government of which David Cameron is the Prime Minister. He is the leader of British Liberal Democrat since 2007. News Tank keeps a close eye on all national and international events, to provide latest news on Nick Clegg.

Nick Clegg asks regions to bid for new city deal, says deal will aid job surge

Written on:October 29, 2023

Deputy PM Nick Clegg has invited 20 regions to bid for a ‘new city deal’ in what has been advertised as a deal that is likely to create tens of thousands of jobs. Among the regions invited by Nick Clegg are Black Country and Staffordshire. Analysts expect that 50,000 new jobs will be created in Staffordshire, with more likely to be generated in the Black Country, in case these regions…

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Nick Clegg not sorry, urges Lib Dems to stay with coalition

Written on:September 27, 2023
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Nick Clegg issued no apology during his speechification on Wednesday at the Lib Dem Conference in Brighton. The Deputy PM asserted that he was proud of the Liberal Democrat track record since 2010. Clegg also remarked to his party followers that the Lib Dems could revitalise themselves to become Britain’s third party of government. Nick Clegg declared unapologetically that his political party would be prepared to construct a coalition government…

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Lib Dem Conference: Nick Clegg to praise party’s commitment to Coalition

Written on:September 26, 2023

The ongoing Lib Dem Conference will see Deputy PM Nick Clegg speechify later today to the party members, in which Clegg will exhort the Liberal Democrats to continue the incumbent Coalition government till 2015. Nick Clegg’s speech, to be delivered at the Conference’s conclusion in Brighton, will see him maintain that the Conservative-Lib Dem Coalition is on a road to success. The Deputy PM will also vow additional money for…

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Nick Clegg apology: Deputy PM expresses remorse for volte-face on tuition fees

Written on:September 21, 2023
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Deputy PM Nick Clegg has apologised to the UK public for not maintaining his pre-election vow to prevent any increase in university tuition fees. His apology has partitioned opinion at Westminister, with detractors stating that the Liberal Democrats’ volte-face on this significant issue had begun to vanish from popular memory. Thus, there wasn’t the need for him to proclaim this apology. It is uncommon for a politician to issue an…

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Nick Clegg fails to meet Queen Elizabeth due to commitment to Olympics Parade

Written on:September 12, 2023

Deputy PM Nick Clegg has failed to participate in a private meeting with Queen Elizabeth because of his outstanding engagements, which include being present at the athlete’s parade to show gratitude to Britain’s splendid Olympians. Nick Clegg’s spokesman has stated that the Palace had been informed in advance and it was okay with Clegg’s inability to participate. When numerous ministers were elevated to the Cabinet last week by PM David…

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Nick Clegg proposes to introduce emergency tax on rich Brits

Written on:August 30, 2023

The economy of the United Kingdom is suffering from a longer than expected recession. Looking at the current situation, the Liberal Democrat is embarking on a plan to take down Britain’s wealthiest people with an emergency tax. “If we are going to ask people for more sacrifices over a longer period of time, a longer period of belt tightening as a country, then we just have to make sure that…

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David Cameron faces defeat as Tory rebels oppose Lords reforms

Written on:July 10, 2023

David Cameron will be forced to get tough as he faces having to sack three of his ministerial aides for opposing him over reforming the House of Lords. The fury over the Nick Clegg’s pet project saw more than 70 of Cameron’s MPs lining last night to vote against the government. The final showdown will come in 10 days, which they feel is not long enough, and could see the…

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Nick Clegg to support employee ownership

Written on:July 4, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who wants British employees to own their companies, is set to speak in favour of employee ownership at a forthcoming summit in London. In a move to help people pilot their own boats, David Cameron’s deputy will highlight the normalcy of employee ownership, which is now considered rather privileged. Setting up an Institute for Employee Ownership is also on the cards for the government, it…

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Andrew Mitchell supports same-sex marriage, says only pensioners are opposed

Written on:June 21, 2023

Andrew Mitchell, the International Development Secretary, has remarked that only pensioners are opposed to gay marriage, and if explained properly, even they would change their mind. The Conservative MP supported same-sex marriage and said that the majority of every age group except other than the over-65s was in favour. Expressing his views regarding the trending polls, he said, “If you explain to the over-65s that it’s civil marriage – not…

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Vince Cable is a ‘socialist’, says Downing Street adviser

Written on:May 23, 2023

Business Secretary Vince Cable is a ‘socialist who found a home in the Lib Dems’, claims Adrian Beecroft, a Tory donor and venture capitalist who reviewed employment law for No 10. In his interview with the Daily Telegraph, Adrian Beecroft attacked Vince Cable saying that Business Secretary’s objections to the proposals are “ideological not economic”. Beecroft’s intervention came after Cable described his plans for boosting UK businesses, which are reportedly backed by most of the Tory’s MP, as ‘bonkers’. “I think…

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