The Lib Dems aren’t alone in government
Gay marriage was a Tory thing, too... #nickclegg
— Tim Stanley (@timothy_stanley) September 18, 2013
"This recovery wouldn't be happening without us." #ldconf
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) September 18, 2013
You should remember where you come from
Clegg pushing his "anti-establishment" credentials with a straight face #ldconf
— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) September 18, 2013
Did Oxbridge former MEP, Nick Clegg, just say the Lib Dems were an "anti-establishment party" in 2010?! Errr, no Nick.
— Dylan Sharpe (@dylsharpe) September 18, 2013
Hmmm. We belong on the outside, says privileged insider pitching to remain inside with anyone who'll have him #ldconf
— Benedict Brogan (@benedictbrogan) September 18, 2013
Be a little silly...
Clegg: "In an ideal world, I wouldn't have to work with either of them because I'd be Prime Minister on my own thank you very much" #ldconf
— PoliticsHome (@politicshome) September 18, 2013
...Before coming back to reality
Clegg is claiming party as his own, on the centre ground. Admits 2015 ambition is to be in coalition again, not going to be PM.— Adam Boulton (@adamboultonSKY) September 18, 2013
There’s potential if you DON’T mention your family
The first politician to drop the personal biography fluff will rule forever.
— Dan Hodges (@DPJHodges) September 18, 2013
Get compared to Rodney. Be grateful it’s not Trigger
In the eternal words of Del Boy, what a plonker. #ldfconf— Daniel Sage (@djsage86) September 18, 2013
Don't laugh at your own jokes
Clegg: "Tory climate change sceptics probably deny DECC exists. Or say it isn't man-made... that's a good one" groan #ldconf
— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) September 18, 2013
Decide what you stand for
Nick Clegg's pitch is 1) I hate the Tories and Labour. 2) I am desperate to be in government with them. 3) I couldn't give a monkeys which
— Tim Shipman (Mail) (@ShippersUnbound) September 18, 2013
Tell the story about the time you met Andy Murray in Downing Street
Nick Clegg says Andy Murray asked him, Ed Miliband and David Cameron at No 10 reception why they cdn't get along ? #ldconf— norman smith (@BBCNormanS) September 18, 2013
Oh no, #clegg is playing the Andy Murray card. Do stop— Joel Taylor (@JoelTaylorMetro) September 18, 2013
Several journalists pleaded with Clegg's people to take out this ghastly bit about Andy Murray. They did not.— Tim Shipman (Mail) (@ShippersUnbound) September 18, 2013
Conference speeches ask questions, which could inspire a new game show
Clegg (like many politicos) says "we live in uncertain times". Has anyone ever lived in certain times?
— Craig Woodhouse (@craigawoodhouse) September 18, 2013
There should be a giant QI-style buzzer that goes off when party leaders utter clichés like "We live in uncertain times". #LDConf
— Mark Wallace (@wallaceme) September 18, 2013
Who said there’s no such thing as a blank cheque?
Clegg to #ldconf: Labour can't have a "blank cheque". Meanwhile at conference stalls ... pic.twitter.com/63dGT6Y2IP
— Political Scrapbook (@PSbook) September 18, 2013
And remember, not everyone is a fan of conference speeches (and possibly BuzzFeed)
I am not a fan of lists. Move on
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 18, 2013
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