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Further proof that politicians can occasionally be funny

On Wednesday I brought you the news that a politician could actually be funny occasionally. Many of you were shocked, disparaging or simply could not agree, so here is the case for the defence. I’ve got hold of the video of  Nick Clegg’s comedy turn at the LBC 40th Birthday party, so you can be the judge.

Eat your heart out, ‘Slacker Johnson’.

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