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Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014
Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014(01 of36)
Business Secretary Vince Cable addresses delegates during day three of the Liberal Democrats autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Business Secretary Vince Cable addresses delegates during day three of the Liberal Democrats autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Business Secretary Vince Cable addresses delegates during day three of the Liberal Democrats autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(04 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(05 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Nick Clegg Deputy Prime Minister, try on a pair of Google Glass headsets during a tour of the exhibition stands at Liberal Democrat Autumn conference on October 5, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters started gathering in the city yesterday for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(06 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg tastes some beer as he tours the exhibition stands at the Liberal Democrat Autumn conference on October 5, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters started gathering in the city yesterday for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(07 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg tours the exhibition stands at the Liberal Democrat Autumn conference on October 5, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters started gathering in the city yesterday for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(08 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Danny Alexander Chief Secretary to the Treasury addresses the Liberal Democrat Autumn conference on October 5, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters started gathering in the city yesterday for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014(09 of36)
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow, to promote the Liberal Democrats free school meals and childcare policies, ahead of attending day three of Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014(10 of36)
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow, to promote the Liberal Democrats free school meals and childcare policies, ahead of attending day three of Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez and Jo Swinson MP visit Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow, to promote the Liberal Democrats free school meals and childcare policies, ahead of attending day three of Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow, to promote the Liberal Democrats free school meals and childcare policies, ahead of attending day three of Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits a Campaign For Real Ale stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (third left) visits a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg tries out Google Glass at a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg reacts as he plays a game at a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014(17 of36)
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg plays a game at a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Liberal Democrats annual conference 2014(18 of36)
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg plays Pinball at a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg tries out Google Glass at a stall during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander speaking during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Conference delegates during day two of the Liberal Democrat autumn conference at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(22 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(23 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(24 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(25 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(26 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(27 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses delegates at an evening rally during the partys autumn conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(28 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Jo Swinson, the Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire, opens the Liberal Democrat Party Conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
The Liberal Democrats Hold Their Annual Party Conference At SECC Glasgow(29 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg listens to delegates at the Liberal Democrat conference on October 4, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Liberal Democrat activists and supporters are gathering in the city for their final conference before the general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(30 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(31 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (C) and Jo Swinson MP visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The visit to Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(32 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (C) and Jo Swinson MP visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The visit to Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(33 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(34 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(35 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez and Jo Swinson MP visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Day Three Of The Liberal Democrats Annual Party Conference(36 of36)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (C) and Jo Swinson MP visit Castlehill Primary School on October 6, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Clegg is visiting Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight the Liberal Democrat free school meals and childcare policies. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)