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March 5, 2012 10:36 am

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In a new book on the future of the Lib Dems, “maverick” former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik has called on Nick Clegg to step down as Lib Dem leader. Seemingly Opik has been carrying out “research” as he says:

“There’s no point in pulling our punches. After a year of research, [we] have concluded that Nick cannot realistically lead the party into the next election without incurring an additional contraction in the number of MPs – directly as a result of his leadership”

That’s hardly a shocking prognosis. I’d imagine most Lib Dems would realise that Nick Clegg is now a net negative to their party, following so many huge u-turns since the 2010 election. However Clegg probably shouldn’t be too concerned, Opik isn’t entirely focussed on bringing down his leadership – he also has another musical venture. Clearly enthused by the reaction to his music video, Lembit is planning to organise a music festival in Romania, called Woodstock East, headlined by the Cheeky Girls. Yes. You read that right. Opik told the Express:

“We want to create a new and original concert experience for the people of Romania, showcasing artists from across eastern Europe. It will take the best of Woodstock and Glastonbury multiplied by two.”

I don’t think Nick has too much to worry about…

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  • AlanGiles

    I wonder why it is so many ex-politicians want to become “entertainers”?

    We had Ann Widdicombe, Michael Portillo, Alistair Campbell’s music-hall turn (the one man show), now poor old Lembit and his brace of has-beens. How can he hope to be taken seriously?

    He is probably right about Nick Clegg, but I doubt many will listen to him

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