The Times published a leader on Monday praising Nick Clegg for publicly challenging David Cameron and the Conservatives on certain matters of policy.
Nick’s robust statements on the subject of a tax break for married couples were welcomed by the paper as it also highlighted other Liberal Democrat successes.
The principle of a State that provides for its citizens but does not coerce them in matters of conscience and judgment is a precious liberal inheritance. Mr Clegg should emphasise it. He should also reflect on the importance of the role that his party performs in government. He and his colleagues rightly took the view 18 months ago that the ruinous state of the public finances required a radical approach to cutting the budget deficit. Pressure by the Lib Dems for justice in the tax system alongside cuts in public spending, and specifically for an income tax threshhold of £10,000, is an important assurance to lower-paid workers that sacrifices will be shared.
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“Lib Dems are right to maintain identity and policies in Government.” True.
When is Nick going to start properly?