Nick Clegg opened last year’s Lib Dem conference with the promise of ‘savage
cuts’. The party shuddered at the idea and they’re unnerved by the reality. Those savage cuts lour over what should have been a glorious conference for Clegg. Vince Cable stalks with
insidious intent these days, so Clegg has called on Danny Alexander, of whom there is nothing of the Tory, to insulate him from internal criticism over economic policy. Alexander has given the
Guardian a preview of his arguments.
He’s unapologetic: the coalition has achieved more in 13 weeks than Labour managed in 13 years. A sovereign debt crisis has been averted by swift action, but there is no point in leaving a job half-done where economic stability is concerned. But he also sees the importance of fairness. He has already ruled out tax cuts for the middle
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