Clegg 'bigot' comment withdrawn

Nick Clegg has been embarrassingly forced to withdraw comments in which he branded opponents of gay marriage “bigots”.

Clegg 'bigot' comment withdrawn
Tue, 11 Sep, 2012 - 23:36

Nick Clegg has been embarrassingly forced to withdraw comments in which he branded opponents of gay marriage “bigots”.

The Deputy Prime Minister had been expected to use the jibe at a star-studded reception this evening.

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