Posts tagged "Nick Clegg"

Nick Clegg orders review into data gathering by spy agencies

Nick Clegg orders review into data gathering by spy agencies

Deputy PM commissions independent report after failing to persuade David Cameron of need for reform of oversight. Read more…

Nigel Farage accepts Clegg’s challenge to debate Britain’s EU membership

Nigel Farage accepts Clegg’s challenge to debate Britain’s EU membership

Ukip leader says ‘I’ve spent years being told I’m a nutcase. I’ve got to say yes’, after Lib Dem leader proposes head-to-head. Read more…

Nick Clegg accuses archbishop of exaggerating impact of welfare reforms

Nick Clegg accuses archbishop of exaggerating impact of welfare reforms

Deputy prime minister says claim by Vincent Nichols that ‘safety net has been removed altogether  … is not right’. Read more…

Nick Clegg challenges Nigel Farage to live debate on Britain’s EU membership

Nick Clegg challenges Nigel Farage to live debate on Britain’s EU membership

Deputy PM’s challenge to Ukip leader follows warning that Lib Dems could be wiped out in May’s European elections. Read more…

Miliband snubs Clegg over pact

Miliband snubs Clegg over pact

Labour leader said he was looking for a majority government, rebuffing Lib Dem leader’s ameliorative tone in radio interview. Read more…

Nick Clegg hints at Labour coalition deal

Nick Clegg hints at Labour coalition deal

Deputy PM praises Labour for embracing the possibility of sharing power and accuses Tories of becoming more ideological. Read more…

Lib Dem donors facing bribery allegations were hosted by Nick Clegg

Lib Dem donors facing bribery allegations were hosted by Nick Clegg

Government mansion was used to host family charity of Sudhir and Bhanu Choudhrie, arrested by SFO on Wednesday. Read more…

Nick Clegg announces push to raise income tax threshold

Nick Clegg announces push to raise income tax threshold

Deputy prime minister keen to ensure Liberal Democrats, not coalition, claim credit for raising personal tax allowance. Read more…

Clegg – UK must join drugs debate

Clegg – UK must join drugs debate

Deputy PM angry at Tory refusal to debate alternatives and says: ‘If you are anti-drugs, you should be pro-reform’. Read more…

Clegg anger at failure to suspend Lib Dem accused of child rape

Clegg anger at failure to suspend Lib Dem accused of child rape

Liberal Democrat leader says it was serious mistake that councillor Ryan Hope was not suspended earlier. Read more…