Clegg risks splitting Lib Dems by hinting at new Tory deal

Far from quitting as some had predicted, Clegg even takes a swipe at Vince ‘Enemy of the Tories’ Cable

The Mole

Nick Clegg ended the party conference season by giving the clearest signal so far that he is ready to do a deal with David Cameron for another five-year term of office. And he ruled out any prospect of breaking up the coalition before the May 2015 general election.

The Lib Dem leader suggested that he understood some in his party - many would say they are the majority – are critical of the coalition. “But that is not the same as washing our hands of the whole thing - that is something I will never do,” he said.

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