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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Clegg’s escape route
August 25, 2011 10:56 AM
• [Aug 24] Prospect magazine writes: HAS Nick Clegg persuaded David Cameron to construct him an easy exit? There are discussions within the government about whether he could replace Cathy Ashton as Britain's next EU commissioner when European leaders pick a fresh slate of commissioners in January 2015 . .
Cameron would regard it as unhelpfully provocative to put an anti-European in Brussels, yet if he appointed a pro-European Tory, the right of his party would erupt. By choosing Clegg, he would reward his loyal friend. He would also free the Tories from any obligation to campaign with the Liberal Democrats in the next general election. If they feel such an obligation at all-a point of increasingly heated debate-it would vanish when Clegg went.
Labour MPs, who won't now work with Clegg, would welcome the move-and so would many Lib Dems. With a more Labour-friendly leader in place, they would have the option of forming the alliance many wanted in 2010. Everyone's a winner!
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