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“We need to reach out to small 'l' liberal voters who have a modern outlook on life, who want a party that is hard-headed on the economy - more credible on the economy than Labour - but more socially progressive and fairer than the Conservatives.”

Quote by Nick Clegg

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Nick Clegg, born on January 7, 1967, served as the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015. He is a prominent figure in British politics, known for his role in the Liberal Democrats party and his contributions to the coalition government. more

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