Leader of the Liberal Democrats at Liberal Democrats
London, United Kingdom
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- Leader of the Liberal Democrats at Liberal Democrats
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- Shadow Home Secretary at Liberal Democrats
- Shadow Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs at Liberal Democrats
- Member of the European Parliament at European Parliament
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- College of Europe
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Cambridge
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Nick Clegg’s Summary
I was born in Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire.
I began my professional career as a trainee journalist before moving to Brussels to work as a development aid and trade expert in the European Union.
In 2004 I lectured part time at Sheffield and Cambridge Universities.
European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
1999 - 2004 Employed by the residents of East Midlands as MEP for East Midlands. Trade and Industry spokesman for the Liberal grouping.
Liberal Democrats Shadow Home Secretary 2006 - 2007
As Shadow Home Secretary I tried to resist the erosion of our civil liberties by the current government, this included proposing a Freedom Bill to repeal unnecessary and illiberal legislation, campaigning against Identity Cards and the retention of innocent people’s DNA, and arguing against excessive counter-terrorism legislation. I still do. I have also campaigned for prison reform and a liberal approach to immigration, and defended the Human Rights Act against ongoing attacks from across the political spectrum.
Liberal Democrats Shadow Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs 2005 - 2006
Leader of the Liberal Democrats December 2007 - Present
UK Parliament
Member of Parliament May 2005 - Present Sheffield Hallam
Employed by the residents of Sheffield Hallam. I won this election with a majority of 8,682.
I am married to Miriam Gonzalez Durantez and have three young children.
Nick Clegg’s Experience
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Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
(Political Organization industry)
Currently holds this position
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Shadow Home Secretary
Liberal Democrats
(Political Organization industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
As Shadow Home Secretary I tried to resist the erosion of our civil liberties by the current government, this included proposing a Freedom Bill to repeal unnecessary and illiberal legislation, campaigning against Identity Cards and the retention of innocent people’s DNA, and arguing against excessive counter-terrorism legislation. I still do. I have also campaigned for prison reform and a liberal approach to immigration, and defended the Human Rights Act against ongoing attacks from across the political spectrum.
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Shadow Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs
Liberal Democrats
(Political Organization industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
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Member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
(Government Agency; Political Organization industry)
1999 — 2004 (5 years )
Employed by the residents of East Midlands as MEP for East Midlands. Trade and Industry spokesman for the Liberal grouping.
Nick Clegg’s Education
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College of Europe
MA , European Affairs , 1991 — 1992
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Political Philosophy 1989 — 1990
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University of Cambridge
MA , Anthropology , 1986 — 1989
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