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Star Comment: Clegg in the firing line

IMAGES of rats and sinking ships are difficult to set aside in light of Lord Oakeshott’s decision to quit the Liberal Democrats rather than face action for trying to oust Nick Clegg.

It is difficult to argue with Clegg’s view that it is “unacceptable” for a leading and long-standing member to conspire against the party leadership during an election campaign.

However, many people will sympathise with the desperation of someone who was involved with the party’s birth and fears having to witness its demise.


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