" Yesterday Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats played down the threat made by Simon Hughes that he would 'put it on the table' that a number of Liberal Democrat MP's were against this week's budget announcements. Following a revolt in Brighton of 5 MP's one of which being the, now deceased, Menzies Campbell.
Mr Clegg reassured voters that although he and the party had campaigned strongly a rise in VAT, it became obvious to them all that a VAT increase was exactly what the country needed in this financially stricken time. He assured the BBC that 'The top earners will make a much bigger contribution than anybody else'.
The Labour party, including it's potential leaders DavEd, have attacked the Lib Dems for supporting the budget – particularly when they specifically campaigned against raising VAT.
Mr Clegg also finally spoke about the misunderstanding surrounding his arrest, and the reason behind the vials apparently containing the blood of the Prime Minister. 'I was taking the vials to my mother-in-law, who has a rare blood condition and blood type. Health care is unattainable for her, and I would not accept people giving me money to help cover the costs; so instead Dave offered some of his blood, as he is the same blood group as her'.Mr Clegg's wife is a catholic Spanish national. It is rumoured she is here illegally, but we are unable to comment as an inquest is underway.
Mr Clegg told the press how 'deeply saddened' he was at the news of Menzies Campbell's death. But also 'deeply touched' he was asked to identify the body.
Mr Campbell was apparently like a second father to Mr Clegg, and was with him through the duration of his troubles with alcoholism.
It is reported that Mr Clegg is to inherit a large amount of Mr Campbell's estate, which is estimated at just over £10 million.
Mr Clegg also urged anyone with information regarding the other four missing politicians to step forward 'so as to stop the possibility of anymore fatalities'. "
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