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David Cameron: Nick Clegg's position "very precarious"

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By New Statesman Published 23 August 2012 8:26

David Cameron is worried about Nick Clegg. Photograph: Getty Images

According to a Conservative minister quoted by The Sun, David Cameron is extremely worried about what could happen to the coalition if the Lib Dems were to oust Nick Clegg as leader, calling the DPM's position "very precarious". According to The Sun's source, the PM has asked colleagues to help Clegg out, for the sake of the coalition:

“David is extremely worried by Clegg’s position. As he sees it, there may well be no Coalition if Clegg gets forced out so it’s vital he gets all the help he can.”

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6 comments

Mon, 2012-09-03 14:12 — Brett McDonald (not verified)

Hi I think that your blog is quite nice!

Thu, 2012-08-23 16:45 — matthew fox (not verified)

I have heard Osborne has taken refuge in the Ecuadoran Embassy in the US and applied for political asylum.

Thu, 2012-08-23 14:15 — MediaFerret (not verified)

I'd rather see a GE - and sooner rather than later. If we wait until 2015 we're going to have been trodden firmly and irrevocably into the ground after all these Tory attacks.

@PatM - quite. I hear loud squawking.

Thu, 2012-08-23 12:19 — PatM

Looks like the chickens are coming home to roost - maybe Cameron should have considered this before blocking LibDem policies for political advantage. He really has no idea how a coalition is supposed to work.

Thu, 2012-08-23 09:51 — Jamie Kinniburgh (not verified)

Hmmm...funny how the Tories want to leak this. Nothing to do with them wanting warn the Dim Libs that they are nothing outside of coalition. That or he is paving the way for the overdue divorce. Still, be interesting to see what 'help' the Tories give.

Thu, 2012-08-23 09:04 — KFZdiagnosegeraet.de

Brian is quite concerned through Clegg's situation. As they recognizes it, there could somewhat be zero Coalition in the event that Clegg will get pressured out so it's important they gets each of the support he can.