Insisting that he is a human being with feelings, the Deputy Prime Minister said even his sons ask their “Papa” why he is hated by students following the row over tuition fees.
In words which will irritate No 10, he distanced himself from the Prime Minister, who he referred to as “Dave,” and insisted that, despite appearances, the two are not friendly.
He also admitted telling “white lies” to his family to explain his absences, adding that he was often "quite miserable" at the amount of time he was forced to spend away from them.
The candid interview, in this week’s New Statesman magazine, was conducted by Jemima Khan, the heiress and socialite, and is almost certain to raise questions about Mr Clegg’s judgement.
Like ever trusting a conservative.
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