ENG: Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967) is the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the coalition Cameron Ministry, Lord President of the Council and leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Clegg's first major elected position was as a MEP for the East Midlands from 1999 to 2004. He was elected Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam in the 2005 general election and became the Liberal Democrats' Home Affairs spokesperson in 2006. Clegg defeated Chris Huhne in the party's 2007 leadership election. As well as his parliamentary roles, Clegg has contributed to many pamphlets and books on political issues.
Clegg was educated at Caldicott School in Buckinghamshire and Westminster School in London, followed by Robinson College at the University of Cambridge, where he ...
Once more following in David Cameron's footsteps, Nick Clegg is delivering tonight's Hugo Young memorial lecture. A preview of his speech appears in today's Guardian, in which the Lib Dem leader suggests that increasing social mobility, not achieving income equality, should be the ultimate goal of progressives.
He writes:Social mobility is what characterises a fair society, rather than a particular level of income equality. Inequalities become injustices when they are fixed; passed on, generation to generation. That's when societies become closed, stratified and ...
... scrap Queen's Speech
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has hit the headlines today after issuing a call for this week's Queen's Speech to be scrapped.
Clegg has written an article in The Independent today dismissing the event as a ‘waste of everyone's time'. He suggests that the speech is replaced by an emergency programme of reform designed to ‘clean up politics once and for all'.The speech, which takes place on Wednesday, will set out plans to boost parents' and patients' rights, tackle knife crime, improve social care for the elderly and trim bankers' bonuses.Mandate ...
cici - in poll Nick Clegg 19/01/2009
The Union flag should be proudly stamped on all the goods made in this country.That was the "local logo" call made by Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg yesterday as he became the latest big hitter to back the Mirror's Buy British campaign.He got behind our call for families to do their bit to protect UK companies and save jobs at the same time by saying: "As you have reminded us, economic recovery starts at home."Consumers should be proud to Buy British - and buy local - particularly at a time of recession."But Clegg reckons there should be more help for shoppers, with a logo to help ...
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Nick Clegg: I wish you all a very happy New Year
We have had to make some very difficult decisions, but they've been the right ones for the long term good of our country.
But that economic rescue mission is not over yet. That's why, thanks to the Liberal Democrats, the Coalition has been helping people get through these difficult times with measures to make life fairer and easier.
2011 was the year we lifted nearly a million low paid workers out of paying income tax altogether and cut taxes for 23m people - because I believe putting money back into peoples pockets makes all the difference.
It was the year more than a million children got a fairer start in life, with extra support at school through our Pupil Premium and free early years education for toddlers - because I believe that helping the youngest take their first steps in life makes all the difference.
It was the year we guaranteed pensioners a decent increase in their pension - because I believe dignity in retirement makes all the differenc |
Clegg meets Arts Council over Sheffield cuts
Nick Clegg asked for the meeting following the Arts Council’s decision to turn down a bid from Museums Sheffield for £1.4m of funding per year for the next three years.
Commenting, Nick Clegg said:
“I know how important Sheffield’s museums and galleries are to protecting the city’s cultural heritage and to residents across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. That’s why local Liberal Democrats moved quickly to ensure the money Museums Sheffield receives from Sheffield City Council is protected.
“The Arts Council is independent of government and I more than anyone understand what it is like to make difficult decisions at a time when there is less money to go around.
“It is important these decisions are made as fairly as possible and that is why I stressed to them how important it is that Sheffield is treated fairly compared to other cities. I am confident that the Arts Council now recognises the urgent need to reassure residents in Sheffield that |
Nick Clegg: Watson will be a great leader for Liberals in Europe
Commenting, Nick Clegg said:
“In uncertain times we need strong leaders in Europe who are prepared to do the right thing in very difficult circumstances.
“That’s why I think Sir Graham will be a great leader for Liberals in Europe. His skill and wealth of experience will be invaluable as he brings people together to face these huge challenges.
“I have known Sir Graham for many years and he has always been a strong, passionate voice for the cause of Liberalism.”
After his election, Sir Graham Watson MEP said:
"I am honoured that ELDR has chosen me to lead our great party. I pledge to strengthen European Liberalism, support Liberal parties across our continent and build up the ELDR party by opening its doors to new members. I take inspiration from our strong base of Liberalism here in my South West constituency and the great work done by activists, Councillors and MPs. From th |
Nick Clegg: High Speed Rail great for Sheffield
“This is great news for the whole country, but especially for Sheffield and the great cities of the North.
“For too long governments have spent too much time concentrating on London and the South East. This is a big investment that will link North and South so that everybody can share in the prosperity of the future.
“It will take some years to build but this is the right thing to do. It is a long-term investment to help heal the North-South divide.
“Liberal Democrats have long supported High Speed Rail and I am proud that the Coalition is making it happen.” |
