Nick Clegg hired as Facebook’s head of global affairs

Former Lib Dem leader in surprise appointment at critical time for the social media giant

 Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
(Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

Social media giant Facebook has hired Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister, as its head of global affairs and communications.

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