Nick Clegg: Man of courage? 8 in the morning – December 3rd

8am

By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* Nick Clegg is a man of “judgement and courage” says Peter Oborne.

* Wikileaks reveal US considered Brown ‘abysmal’ PM.

* US also reviewed potential successors, but not Ed Miliband…

* Frank Field challenges welfare “sacred cows”.

* Alexander “trying to persuade Lib Dems” on fees.

* MPs vote on daylight savings change.

* State school students “do better” at university.

* And Sue Marsh reports on poor levels of patient care in hospitals.

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